A Blended House The Legislative Council Of Victoria 1851-1856 by Ray Wright
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A Blended House The Legislative Council Of Victoria 1851-1856

Author: Ray Wright
Special Features: Illustrated
Condition: The cover has light scuffing/creasing. The pages are clean and tidy. No writing. No dog ears.

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Ray Wright’s A Blended House: The Legislative Council of Victoria 1851-1856 is the go-to illustrated reference for collectors of Australian political history. This 2001 paperback dissects the turbulent birth of colonial self-government, charting how Victoria’s first Legislative Council balanced appointed and elected members in the decade before full responsible government.

Ideal for adults and young adults curious about Australian politics or Victorian-era lawmaking, Wright’s narrative delivers a concise yet authoritative account of the era. Clean pages, no markings, and light exterior wear mean the book reads like new while still showing gentle shelf life.

An illustrated, non-fiction gem for anyone building a library of Australiana, government reference, or biographies and true stories from the gold-rush colony.