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Hugh Mahon Volume 2 Politician: 1901-1931

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ISBN: 9780648061694
AuthorKildea, Jeff
Pub Date01/04/2021
BindingPaperback
CountryIRL
Dewey920
Publisher: Esker Press
Quick overview NB - Australian publication originally released in 2017 One of Australia’s most controversial politicians in the early years of the Commonwealth, Hugh Mahon has the distinction of being the only member expelled from the federal parliament. This followed a speech he made in 1920 critical of British rule in Ireland. Born in Co. Offaly in 1857, Hugh and his family emigrated to America in 1869 but returned in 1880 after their American dream failed.
€25.00

Volume 2 covers the period from Mahon’s election to parliament in 1901 until his death in 1931. It describes his almost 20 years as a backbencher and a minister and his career as managing director of the Catholic Church Property Insurance Co. It also provides an insight into his decision to oppose conscription in 1916 and explains the circumstances of his dramatic expulsion from parliament in 1920.

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Volume 2 covers the period from Mahon’s election to parliament in 1901 until his death in 1931. It describes his almost 20 years as a backbencher and a minister and his career as managing director of the Catholic Church Property Insurance Co. It also provides an insight into his decision to oppose conscription in 1916 and explains the circumstances of his dramatic expulsion from parliament in 1920.

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