The Pope's Battalions, Fitzgerald, Ross, 2003

Historical information

Follows the story of Bob Santamaria who opposed communism in the trade union movement. His wish to reform the ALP led to the 1955 split in the party. Santamaria subsequently formed the DLP.

There is some focus upon Ballarat's part in this history.

Significance

Relevant to the history of the trade union movement and the Australian Labor Party.

Physical description

Book

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