A robust Father of Federation

George Reid may have been a father of Federation, but father hood was put to him in a different context when a heckler pointed at his capacious belly and asked "What are you going to call it George?" Reid replied " "If it's a boy, I'll call it after myself. If it's a girl I'll call it Victoria. But if, as I strongly suspect, it's nothing but piss and wind, I'll name it after you."

Look for more robust humour and discussion when Dr Christian Rowan, Shadow Education Minister, launches Luke Walker's short biography of Reid: "All Piss and Wind": George Reid: a Liberal Forgotten.

George Reid was the fourth Prime Minister of Australia and an ardent free-trader. He was initially on the losing side of the argument with the protectionists, only to be vindicated by posterity. His philosophy is one of the antecedents of the AIP's.

As Australia’s first High Commissioner to London, Reid made sure that Australia’s contribution to World War One was well and truly recognised by those in the British establishment. Although Scottish born, Reid was a proud Australian. He set an early example for us all.

Luke Walker graduated with honours in law and arts, and his thesis on Reid forms the basis for this book.

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When: Friday October 8, 2021 at 6:00 for 6:30 pm start
Where: The AIP Auditorium, Unit 2B, 50 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
Tickets: General Admission $20, Student Admission $10. $5 discount for AIP members (Includes finger food and drink)
RSVP: October 7, 2021
Bookings: To book click here.

Regards,

Graham Young
Executive Director