num_pages: 540
description: This is a biography of Big John Forrest, who in the 1890s in Australia, played a vital role in establishing the infra-structure of the state. He was Minister for Home Affairs, several times Treasurer and acting Prime Minister of Australia, helping to create the two-party political system.
language: English
title: Big John Forrest 1847-1918: A Founding Father of the Commonwealth of Australia
titlecomplete: Big John Forrest 1847-1918: A Founding Father of the Commonwealth of Australia
genres: History
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Uwa Pub