Showing 157 items matching "political biographies"
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Perlstein, Rick, Nixonland: The Rise Of A President And The Fracturing Of America, 2008
Between 1965 and 1972, America experienced no less that a second civil war. Out of its ashes, the political world we know now was born.Between 1965 and 1972, America experienced no less that a second civil war. Out of its ashes, the political world we know now was born. 1913-1994, presidents -- united states -- biography, vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, president nixon, president kennedy, reverend martin luther king jr. -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Gardner, P.D, Too old to Rat. The Radical miners of South Gippsland 1893-1904, 1994
A short history of the coal miners of South Gippsland, outlining the politics and organisation of their Union. Includes brief biographies of some of the politically active miners, and a list of miners and supporters 1893-1904.mines and mining, waterways, township, strikes -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, George Adams (Tattersall) - his romantic career), 1959
A brief biography of George Adams and the story of the Tattersall Lottery which he founded. The political climate which led to the introduction of State Lotteries to finance public hospitals is examined, and other beneficiaries are included.Born 1839 to 1904bibliography, social history -
Merri-bek City Council
Textile - Wool, cotton, on printed cotton, Kait James, It’s Time, 2023
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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Lou Lieberman - A Life of Service, Howard C Jones, 2024
This biography records the story, views and long and committed service of Lou Lieberman. He was a community based politician who represented the Victorian electorate of Benambra in the State Parliament from March 1976 until August 1992. He resigned from state politics to contest the 1993 Federal Election. Lou was elected the member for Indi for the Liberal Party in 1993 and was re-elected in 1996 and 1998, before retiring on 8 October 2001. Lou was highly regarded by the community for his integrity, availability to the electorate and his willingness to fight for them at all levels. In 2016, Lou was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the parliaments of Australia and Victoria through a range of portfolio responsibilities and to the community of Albury-Wodonga. Lou Lieberman passed away on 17th May 2024 in Wodonga.A book of 54 pages including photographic images, an index and acknowledgements detailing the life of an extraordinary Victorian politician. Both covers feature photographic images.This biography records the story, views and long and committed service of Lou Lieberman. He was a community based politician who represented the Victorian electorate of Benambra in the State Parliament from March 1976 until August 1992. He resigned from state politics to contest the 1993 Federal Election. Lou was elected the member for Indi for the Liberal Party in 1993 and was re-elected in 1996 and 1998, before retiring on 8 October 2001. Lou was highly regarded by the community for his integrity, availability to the electorate and his willingness to fight for them at all levels. In 2016, Lou was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the parliaments of Australia and Victoria through a range of portfolio responsibilities and to the community of Albury-Wodonga. Lou Lieberman passed away on 17th May 2024 in Wodonga.lou lieberman, howard c jones, victorian politicians -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Peter Synan, Three Cheers for the Commonwealth of Australia, 2001
... political figures. This biography aims to right that wrong. Semi ...George Henry Wise, solicitor, federationist and parliamentarian is one of Australia's most neglected political figures. This biography aims to right that wrong.Semi hardcover with photographs on cover 144 pagesnon-fictionGeorge Henry Wise, solicitor, federationist and parliamentarian is one of Australia's most neglected political figures. This biography aims to right that wrong.people, politics, federation -
Nhill and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - W.L. Brockman, A Portrait
W.L. Brockman: A Portrait by Ruth Johnstonnon-fictionwilliam locke brockman, swan river colony, 1830's - history, western australia - history, farming - history, political- history