The League of Health in Australia

The League of Health in Australia

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Thea Stanley Hughes

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition :Condition Remarks: Poor, , Dust Jacket: Very poor, chipped and worn along the edges, clipped, tanned and foxed, Damaged FEP with previous owner's inscription, glue remnant from where a sticker has been peeled off, otherwise in good condition, Inscription on front page


The League of Health in Australia is a historical and sociological study of the League of Health, a voluntary organization that promoted health education and social welfare in Australia from 1919 to 1961, written by Thea Stanley Hughes, a former secretary of the League. The book examines the origins, objectives, and activities of the League, as well as its impact and legacy on the Australian society and health system. The book also provides a glimpse into the lives and personalities of some of the prominent members and leaders of the League, such as Sir James Barrett, Lady Helen Munro Ferguson, and Dr. Mary Booth. The book was published by Thea Stanley Hughes in 1961 and has 256 pages.
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Description
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Thea Stanley Hughes

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition :Condition Remarks: Poor, , Dust Jacket: Very poor, chipped and worn along the edges, clipped, tanned and foxed, Damaged FEP with previous owner's inscription, glue remnant from where a sticker has been peeled off, otherwise in good condition, Inscription on front page


The League of Health in Australia is a historical and sociological study of the League of Health, a voluntary organization that promoted health education and social welfare in Australia from 1919 to 1961, written by Thea Stanley Hughes, a former secretary of the League. The book examines the origins, objectives, and activities of the League, as well as its impact and legacy on the Australian society and health system. The book also provides a glimpse into the lives and personalities of some of the prominent members and leaders of the League, such as Sir James Barrett, Lady Helen Munro Ferguson, and Dr. Mary Booth. The book was published by Thea Stanley Hughes in 1961 and has 256 pages.