Biography of Sir Thomas Playford (1896-1981), Premier of South Australia for 26 years between 1938 and 1965. He was born in Norton Summit, South Australia, a son of Thomas Playford.

This collection of essays examines the relationship between theology, church, state, politics and civil society.

... Thomas Playford offered me land by the har- bour , but I didn't take it , I wanted it nearer my neighbourhood . 35 In 1907 he finally gained his grant , but by this time his family was ensconced at Point Pearce , all , but one of his ...

... Playford orchard . He is the fifth generation of South Australian Tom Playfords and his son is the sixth . Though he had three children of his own he became the foster - father to three Vietnamese children , 26 Sir Thomas Playford.