Playford : benevolent despot

by Stewart Cockburn

Other authorsJohn Playford (Author)
Hardcover, 1991

Status

Available

Call number

SA PLA

Local notes

Sir Thomas Playford was Premier of South Australia for 26 years and 226 days between 1938 and 1965. He led his party to victory at eight successive elections and eclipsed all records for long political leadership in the history of the British Commonwealth.

Publication

Kent Town, S. Aust. : Axiom, 1991.

Description

Comprehensive political biography of South Australia's longest serving Premier. Drawing on a wide range of sources, the author also examine most of the significant political events in SA from the 1940s to the 1960s. Cockburn is an experienced journalist and author.

Original publication date

1991

Barcode

609
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