Historical information

Biography of HV Evatt who was a justice of the high court from 1930 to 1940, an ALP politician from 1940 to 1960, served in the Curtin and Chifley cabinets and was Chief Justice of New South Wales from 1960 to 1962. He fought against the anti-Communist legislation that was attempted by conservative parties.

Part of "Famous Australians" series.

Significance

Biographical and historical politics interest - labor movement.

Physical description

Book; paper.

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover (dustjacket): author's name and title.