Historical information
Arthur Fadden was a member of the House of Representatives for 22 years, representing the Country Party. In 1941, he became Prime Minister for 40 days. He served as Treasurer on two occasions.
These memoirs are the story of his boyhood as well as his political career.
Significance
Political and autobiographical.
Physical description
Book; 196 pages.
Dustjacket: green background; artistic impression of Sir Arthur Fadden smoking a pipe; white and black lettering; author's name and title.
Cover: green background; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine.
Inscriptions & markings
Black ink, "To whomsoever may wish it. [Name illegible.] 1969."
Subjects
- btlc,
- ballarat trades hall,
- ballarat trades and labour council,
- fadden, sir arthur,
- country party australia,
- national party australia,
- united australia party,
- liberal party australia,
- politics and government,
- cabinet ministers - treasurer,
- house of representatives - australia,
- autobiography,
- prime minister - menzies,
- world war ii,
- coalition government,
- politics and government
