Furthering British interests in New South Wales: the role of the Governors 1891-1914
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posted on 2022-03-28, 12:41 authored by Gordon Arthur Russell LangThe thesis examines the relationship between Britain and New South Wales during the period 1891 to 1914, focusing on the role of colonial governors. The thesis aims to explore the role of governors both as formal representatives of imperial authority and as promoters of a shared sense of cultural community. The central purpose of this exploration is to uncover the patterns of adaptation of governors to local expectation of them over the period and to evaluate their degree of success in furthering imperial interests by so doing. -- Evolution of the role of governor in the pivotal decades before and after Federation is explored by examination of three key themes. The first theme deals with local and imperial expectations of the role itself, and of the qualifications thought necessary for appointment to the office. The second theme explores governors' performance of the political duties of their role and traces how the imperial representative had to adapt to the changing circumstances over the period. Finally, a key contribution to historical knowledge involves an exploration of the governor's social and cultural performance. Just as the rise of the British 'welfare monarchy' during this period concentrated on developing a renewed image of community-binding benevolence, it is argued, so it also provided a model for governors to follow in New South Wales.
History
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Role of the Governors 1891-1914Table of Contents
Introduction -- The Governors of New South Wales, 1891-1900 -- Governors of New South Wales and political life, 1891-1900 -- Governors of New South Wales and the people, 1891-1900 -- Governors of New South Wales and transition to federation, 1900 -- The Governors of New South Wales, 1901-1914 -- Governors of New South Wales and political life, 1901-1914 -- Governors of New South Wales and the people, 1901-1914 -- Conclusion.Notes
Bibliography: p. 147-152Awarding Institution
Macquarie UniversityDegree Type
Thesis masters researchDegree
Thesis (MPhil), Macquarie University, Faculty of Arts, Dept. of Modern History, Politics and International RelationsDepartment, Centre or School
Department of Modern History, Politics and International RelationsYear of Award
2011Principal Supervisor
Michael RobertsAdditional Supervisor 1
Mark HearnRights
Copyright disclaimer: http://www.copyright.mq.edu.au Copyright Gordon Arthur Russell Lang 2011.Language
EnglishJurisdiction
New South WalesExtent
vi, 152 pFormer Identifiers
mq:23910 http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/204054 1740901Usage metrics
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GovernorsBritishNew South Wales -- HistoryGovernors -- New South Wales -- HistoryNew South Wales -- Politics and government -- 1891-1901New South Wales -- Social conditions -- 1891-1901New South Wales -- Social conditions -- 1901-1922New South Wales -- Colonization -- HistoryNew South Wales -- Politics and government -- 1901-1914British -- Political activity -- New South Wales -- History