Williams, John M.

The Australian Constitution : A Documentary History [1st edition in slip-case]

Melbourne: Melbourne University Press, 2005. 1st ed., quarto., pp.xi, 1288, incl Index, b&w illus., orig. bds., gilt title to spine and front bd., original slip-case. Near fine condition. [this is a HEAVY book - please inquire regarding postage rates]

This collection of primary source material on the Australian Commonwealth Constitution of 1901 brings together original unedited drafts, memoranda, comments by the drafters and personal letters about the process of drafting the text. Political records including the Hansard extracts, speeches and newspaper cartoons reveal the opinions of political leaders and the feelings of the populace abut the landmark document. The early drafts and evolution of the document reveal much about Australian Constitutional Law and political history. The book is divided into three parts: I. The Federation Movement 1840s to 1870s; II. Council and Conferences 1880 to 1891; III. The Federation Decade 1891 to 1901. Item #102181

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