How Long to Read From Butter and Bacon to Federal Parliament

How Long Does it Take to Read From Butter and Bacon to Federal Parliament?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 26 minutes to read From Butter and Bacon to Federal Parliament by Ruth Davey

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

From Butter and Bacon to Federal Parliament is the story of a most interesting man. He was a businessman, philanthropist, innovator, activist and politician. In 1889 he began in business with a grocery store in Melbourne, moving to Fremantle in 1895 where he established Watson's Supply Store. The business grew to include very successful Luncheon Rooms for a few years until World War One led to their closure, then diversified into manufacture and wholesale of smallgoods. The business prospered under his leadership and that of his son Harold, developing its own Watsonia brand; it is now part of George Weston Foods Pty Ltd.In 1922 he entered Federal politics as the independent Member for Fremantle in the House of Representatives. He was elected in each election in which he stood serving, in all, three terms¿1922¿25, 1925¿28, and 1931¿34¿twice defeating John Curtin for the seat. He was a fiercely independent parliamentarian with strong views on the negative side of the party system.Making extensive use of parliamentary records and his own personal correspondence, From Butter and Bacon to Federal Parliament gives fascinating insights into Australia's social and political history during the first thirty years of Federation.A brief biography can be found in the Australian Dictionary of Biography Online Edition at http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A120453b.htm.

How long is From Butter and Bacon to Federal Parliament?

From Butter and Bacon to Federal Parliament by Ruth Davey is 436 pages long, and a total of 111,616 words.

This makes it 147% the length of the average book. It also has 136% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read From Butter and Bacon to Federal Parliament Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 9 minutes to read From Butter and Bacon to Federal Parliament aloud.

What Reading Level is From Butter and Bacon to Federal Parliament?

From Butter and Bacon to Federal Parliament is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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