Constitutional Development of Victoria: 1851-6 (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
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Print on Demand. This book examines the political development of Victoria, Australia from 1851 to 1856 and the lead-up to the introduction of responsible government in 1855. The book begins by establishing the context of the time by discussing the introduction of representative government to New South Wales in 1842 and the struggle for the creation of a separate colony of Victoria that culminated in its establishment in 1851. The author analyzes the debates and conflicts of the period as the appointed officials, elected representatives, and legislative council sought to determine their respective powers and jurisdictions. Particular attention is paid to the influence that the discovery of gold and the resultant wealth had on the political development of both Victoria and Australia as a whole. By 1855, the concept of responsible government, where the executive branch of government is accountable to the elected representatives of the people, had taken hold. The book provides a detailed account of the events that led to the implementation of this significant reform, which marked a major step in the constitutional development of Victoria. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Constitutional Development of Victoria: 1851-6 (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Edward Sweetman
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331437792
- ISBN 13
- 9781331437796
- Seller catalogs
- Modern History of Australasia and Pacific
How Victoria forged its first constitutional path, in the face of crisis and empire
This sharply focused history traces Victoria’s early constitutional development between 1851 and 1856, showing how local insistence and imperial policy collided over governance, law, and safety. It reveals the push and pull between colonial self-rule and the Crown’s authority.
Two concise chapters illuminate the forces that shaped Victoria’s government. It examines the tensions around the Convicts Prevention Act, the roles of Lieut.-Governors La Trobe and Hotham, and the Executive Council, highlighting how local leaders pressed for responsible policy while navigating imperial directives. The narrative combines documentary detail with analysis of how necessity and self-defense drove legislative choices.You’ll learn:
- How and why the Convicts Prevention Act mattered to the colony’s safety and politics
- The evolving balance of power between the Lieutenant-Governor, the Executive Council, and the Legislative Council
- Key personalities and moments that defined Victoria’s early constitutional governance
- How colonial policy and imperial policy influenced each other, including responses from the Colonial Office
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