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The Coming Commonwealth: An Australian Handbook Of Federal Government is a book written by Robert Randolph Garran in 1897. The book is a comprehensive guide to the workings of the federal government in Australia, which was established in 1901. Garran provides an overview of the history of Australian federation, discusses the Constitution and its interpretation, and explores the roles and responsibilities of the various branches of government. The book also includes a discussion of the challenges facing the new federal government and the ways in which they can be addressed. The Coming Commonwealth is an important historical document that provides insight into the early years of Australian federalism and the development of the Australian political system.

This book is a seminal work in the history of Australian political thought and institutions, offering a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the principles, practices, and challenges of federalism, as applied to the Australian case. The author, a prominent constitutional lawyer and public servant, provides a lucid and persuasive defence of the federal system as the best means to balance the competing interests and aspirations of the Australian states and territories. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the origins and evolution of Australian democracy and federalism.

SCARCE First Edition.

• 192 pages ; 23 cm. #190626