The 'Big Fella' : Jack Lang and the Australian Labor Party 1891-1949, Nairn, Bede, 1995

Historical information

Biography of Jack Lang. Jack Lang is a former NSW ALP state treasurer and was elected Premier on two occasions. His government was dismissed in his second term of government by the State Governor due to his defying the Commonwealth Government's financial agreements' legislation.

Significance

Relevant to the history of the ALP in NSW and the labour movement. Biographical interest - Jack Lang.

Physical description

Paper; paperback book.

Front cover: picture of Jack Lang.

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover: author's name and title.

Back cover: quote from author; synopsis of book content; laudatory comment by the Sydney Morning Herald; cover credits.

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