Eddie Ward: Firebrand of East Sydney (Don Woodward Collection), Spratt, Elwyn, 1965

Historical information

Biography. Eddie Ward served in the Australian House of Representatives from 1932 to 1963 (when he died). He represented the Australian Labor Party.

Before entering politics, Ward worked as a labourer, boilermaker, tarpaulin maker, tramways worker and prize boxer. He was a committed unionist.

Significance

Biographical, historical and political.

Physical description

Book; 262 pages.

Dustjacket: red background; black and white photograph of Eddie Ward; yellow and white lettering; author's name and title.

Cover: burgundy/red background; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine.

Inscriptions & markings

In black ink: name [illegible].

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