Power Without Glory Trivia Quiz

Answer: 1950

Frank Hardy was considered a Communist Australian who wrote "Power Without Glory", published in 1950. It was considered a historical novel. A court order to suppress the publication of the novel was issued and Hardy was charged with criminal libel. Sense prevailed, Hardy was cleared and the novel was published.

Answer: Carringbush

Although completely fictional, Carringbush is now part of Melbourne's history, and a number of institutions are named after it. It was invented, based on the real suburbs of Abbotsford and Collingwood. The extent of the book's influence is realised by the local library in Collingwood being called the Carringbush Library.

Answer: Yes

The novel by Frank Hardy does not hide the fact that it is political. Hardy was known as a communist and his writing was highly censored. The book highlights the corruption of all involved, including politicians, gangsters, and businessmen at the time. One of the main characters of the book is John West, thinly disguised as the businessman John Wren.

Answer: 1880s to 1940s

The novel covers the period from the 1880s to profile the main characters of the book. After establishing the background of the characters the main action of the novel is set in the 1940s. The story is highlighting the corruption of politics, the extent of influence of the criminal side, and the effect and power of some religious figures.

Answer: True

The point of the novel "Power Without Glory" was to discuss political matters and further the thoughts and policies of the Communist Party in Australia. The controversial issue of conscription is discussed in the novel, but does not take on an important pivotal part of it.

Answer: Keith Murdoch

Keith Murdoch was an influential member of the press. We, of course, know his son, Rupert, still in the same media. Murdoch was originally linked with The Herald newspaper and the control of both print and television media. Murdoch's influence extended to the arts when he became the Chairman of the National Gallery of Victoria. On the other hand, it would be great if you took the time to check out his wife, Elisabeth Murdoch, whom everyone would consider a great patriot and philanthropist.

Answer: John Cain

John Cain was the 34th Premier of Victoria, even though it was only for four days. Cain became Premier again in 1943 and again from 1945 to 1947. John Cain Snr was known for being anti-conscription and was originally a communist party member (leaving to join the Labor Party) and a Union leader.

Interestingly, his son John Cain Jnr is probably more well known as the 41st Premier from 1982 to 1990.

Answer: Daniel Malone

The Archbishop of Melbourne was Daniel Mannix, who was in the role for a total of 46 years. Daniel Mannix was an Irish immigrant and a leading figure in Melbourne, Australia as being pro-Irish, and against both conscription and the Australia White Policy. Very outspoken, he ruled his domain with an iron fist. With the decline of Irish influence and the increase of other domains in the 1960s Daniel Mannix's influence also declined.

Answer: Gambling

Starting with a simple betting shop, John West built an empire of wrongdoing which could be compared with Al Capone. Gambling was widespread within the horse industry, and, of course, horse racing.

Answer: Power behind the scenes without recognition

Power is being able to control things. Without glory means that you are not recognised for your work and power. Therefore power without glory means that you have power and influence but you don't have the glory of being recognised in public for your achievements.