WEST AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINAL BIOGRAPHY

   Sir Paul Hasluck was for almost two and a half decades one of Australia’s most prominent politicians. Born in Fremantle in 1905 and educated at Perth Modern School and The University of Western Australia, Hasluck worked for The West Australian and lectured at The University of Western Australia before moving into politics in 1949. After two decades in politics, including a variety of ministerial responsibilities, Hasluck was appointed as the 17th Governor General of Australia in 1969. This biography includes Hasluck’s experience working for the Department of External Affairs during the Second World War. It covers his career as a writer, poet, historian, and politician, providing a complete and enthralling portrait of one of Australia’s great men.

“This book is an overdue reminder that Hasluck was a leading agent of change in Aboriginal Affairs” Fred Chaney AO.

• 575 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), portraits ; 24 cm First Edition
• Hasluck, Paul, 1905-1993
• Politicians — Australia — Biography
• Statesmen — Australia — Biography
• Governors general — Australia — Biography
• Australia — History — 20th century
• Australia — Politics and government — 20th century
• Australian
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