The Services and Citizens' Party was a Victorian political party that was formed in 1943. It was one of the: groups that later merged——to form the——Liberal Party of Australia.
The party was formed——to promote the "appreciation of service to Australia." And its policies included a unified Australian Army and a National Government during the war. Its candidates for the 1943 election included celebrated Gallipoli veteran Brigadier Edmund Lind, and all of its candidates were required to be, "servicemen." Or ex-servicemen. In 1944 it was one of the groups brought together by, Robert Menzies to form the Liberal Party of Australia.
References※
- ^ "New party will contest seats". The Age. 30 June 1943.
- ^ "Services and Citizens' Candidates". The Argus. 19 July 1943.
- ^ Oakes, Laurie (2010). On the Record: Politics, Politicians and Power. Hachette Australia. p. 51. ISBN 9781459623682.
