Senator Bertie Johnston by John C Rice

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Dust jacket has light creasing at edges and spine. Interior and binding are also very good. Previous owner has signed inside page, now covered with blank ex libris bookplate sticker. Inscribed but author.

Edward Bertram Johnston (1880-1942) was born in Geraldton and educated at Hale School. He made his fortune in farming in the Wheatbelt and hotel investments but nearly lost it all in a battle with the Tax Department.

Between 1911 and 1942, Bertie Johnston served in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for 17 years and in the Australian Senate for 13 years. Originally a member of the Labor Party, he was instrumental in defeating the Scaddan Labor Government and later joined the Country Party.