Loveday, P. et al, ed.: The Emergence of the Australian Party System

P. Loveday, AW Martin & RS Parker, ed.

The Emergence of the Australian Party System, Hale & Iremonger, Sydney, 1977

Traces the emergence of political parties, in all States and federally, from before 1890 to 1910. Early party development followed the granting of responsible self-government during the 1850s in all colonies except Western Australia (1890) and was accompanied by rapid social and economic development.