Historical information

Story of WA Holman who was a NSW union organiser; he entered politics and ultimately become Premier of NSW. His pro-conscription stance led to his being expelled from the Labor Party. He had a subsequent career in federal politics under the Nationalist and United Australia Parties; during this time he did not distinguish himself.

Significance

Relevant to Labor and Australian political history. References to conscription.

The author, HV Evatt, was most notably known as Leader of the Australian Labor Party (and Leader of the Opposition) from 1951 to 1960.

Physical description

Paper; book.