The Legend of Fred Paterson

The Legend of Fred Paterson

1996 · 56 min · ★ 8.0 · History, Documentary

The story of Fred Paterson, member for Bowen in the Queensland parliament in the 1940s and the only Communist Party member ever elected to any Australian parliament.

Directed by Pat Laughren · Written by Owen Johnston

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