POLS7107 Study Guide - Final Guide: Fitzgerald Inquiry, Stolen Generations, Ted Theodore
Document Summary
Queensland difference: population distribution, ratio of men to women, climate/geography, most (cid:858)catholi(cid:272)(cid:859) state, arguably the most violent frontier. Party politics: no clear ideology in the colonial era, divisions based on personality, nationalist/conservatives associated with pastoral and sugar industries, both challenged by emerging voice of labour in 1880s. Struggles over 8 hour day, unlocking land: by 1887 brisbane marked by radical activities, maritime strike 1890 defeated. Series of industrial success bakers, boatmakers, seamen. Shearers strikes 1891 1894, over 10,000 striking workers, also defeated. Small urban working class, small middle class: bris(cid:271)a(cid:374)e a (cid:858)(cid:271)ig (cid:272)ou(cid:374)try tow(cid:374)(cid:859) Colonial system of government: 15 member nominated upper house lc, 26 member elected la, property qualification limited right to vote. Statehood: qld voted for federation with a slim majority. Premiers (cid:858)pre(cid:373)ier preside(cid:374)ts(cid:859: pattern of strong leadership evolved to deal with frontier conditions and shifting allegiances. Enduring party system established by 1915 with the election of ryan labor government.
