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Article: Forty-five years of service.(A Lifetime in Conservative Politics: Political Memoirs of Sir Joseph Carruthers)(Book Review)
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- December 1, 2005
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A Lifetime in Conservative Politics: Political Memoirs of Sir Joseph Carruthers, edited by Michael Hogan; UNSW Press, 2005, $54.95.
FORTY INDIVIDUALS have occupied the position of Premier of New South Wales since the advent of responsible government in 1856. While some are known, many have faded from public view. This book refocuses attention on one whose legacy continues to be felt at state and national levels even though he has long been forgotten.
Joseph Hector McNeil Carruthers was premier for just over three years. In 1907 ill health forced his resignation just six days after a second election win. Following a short sabbatical, Carruthers was ...