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Entry type: Book Call Number: 524 Barcode: 31290035198753
  • Publication Date

    1937

  • Place of Publication

    London

  • Book-plate

    No

  • Edition

    First

  • Number of Pages

    80

  • Publication Info

    hardcover

Copy specific notes

Very fragile; book contains numerous typed captioned stuck to photos of dogs making reference to contemporary politicians and political attitudes; also has visible signs of former captions that have been affixed but later removed. Captions include: “If you would to avoid your party rows, use Wentworth, Osborne, Cramer and Howse” [front endpaper]; “”if I can keep my head When all about me Are losing theirs, and blaming it on me” BOB.” [p. 1]; “”If we’re losing ground Rockhampton way, Perhaps George Pearce can hold the day”” [p. 3]; “”If you’re wanting a fresh Constitutional, I’d be happy to help you.” says Robert Garran” [p. 5]; “The Member for Petrie Contemplates the State of the Nation!” [p. 7]; “”I have here, Mr Prime Minister, a very small submission to increase Repat pensions by 50%”! Walter” [p. 10]; “”I’ve a feeling I’m right. But I must have been wrong!” In the burden of Bill Spooner’s song.” [p. 11]; “E & O. E. “My mistake gentlemen” “Harold.””; “Mr. Speaker considers a point of order.” [p. 18]; “Should Sydney way you ever be at, look me up in my King’s Cross Flat. Bill” [p. 34]; “With Dr Soekarno I didn’t agree And it might be noted he didn’t with me. Bill” [p. 39]; “a new member attends the party meeting” [p. 43]; “Never were legal points put nicer. “It’s a pleasure to hear ’em” says J.A. Spicer” [p. 44]; “The Hon. Member for Banks. The Hon. Member for Wilmot desire to pay their respects.” [p. 47]; “and as for your friend Sir Charles Lloyd Jones, !!!!!!???” [p. 48]; “”If its the truth you’re trying to hide, you’re deluding yourselves,” says Phil McBride” [p. 49]; “”My Meat Agreement” the best there’s been” “What?” “Ask ’em for more! !! xx !! Argentine”” [p. 50]; “The Member from Adelaide makes his peroration!” [p. 54]; “Two Cabinet Ministers at party meeting” [p. 56]; “With my medical plan you see, you see, all jolly old doctors agree” [p. 57]; “Cabinet material;” [p. 60]; “It’s not within my advisers say, But I say “Sell ’em”, says George McLeay” [p. 66]; “You may talk gin and beer When you’re quartered safe out here, but who put the Means Test on the Old Pioneer? Athol [“Athol” in blue pen] [p. 67] “Doc Page, having just got a submission through.” [p. 69]; “If you could get me a meeting at the Ipswitch Railway Workshops I’d be very appreciative. Yours Don Cameron.” [p. 73]; “Sir Eric?? perhaps! But – “Garbage” ! ? ! NEVER!!!” [p. 76]; “I’ll be here when you come back Bob, — truly I will. Artie.”

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