Historical information

Autobiography - Joh Bjelke-Petersen. Petersen was the longest serving Premier of Queensland from 1968-1987, representing the National Party. His wife, Flo Bjelke-Petersen, served in the federal senate.

He is known for the Joh for PM campaign (unsuccessful) and as a participant in the downfall of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in 1975. By use of the Queensland police force, he obstructed street demonstrations for a long period of time.

Significance

Political autobiography - Queensland - National Party.

Physical description

Book; 259 pages.

Front cover: white text; author's name and title; colour photograph of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen.