Historical information

Biography of John Norton (1858-1916) and examples of his journalistic works. Norton was a journalist and a propagandist for the labor movement. He was a delegate to the trades union congresses in London and Paris. He was a representative of for the Phillip and Flinders wards on Sydney Municipal Council. Norton's personal history includes accusations of violent behaviour, moral turpitude, fraud and deception, blackmail, theft and murder.

Significance

Trade unions - NSW. Politics - municipal councils. Media - journalism.

Physical description

Book; 178 pages.

Dustjacket: pink background; illustration of Norton wielding a stick and a woman; picture of jury testimonials about Norton; photo of Norton's grave (back); black lettering; author's name and title.

Cover: brown background; gold lettering; author's name and title.

Inscriptions & markings

In blue ink, "CM7486".