The British tried to encourage responsible Iraqi self-government, to no avail.
Holt was unsuccessful at two attempts to enter the Legislative Council prior to the establishment of responsible self-government in 1856.
He represented the electorate of Parramatta until the granting of responsible self-government in 1856.
Dissatisfaction with crown colony rule reached its peak during the period between the world wars, as demands for responsible self-government grew.
In 1855, prior to the establishment of responsible self-government, Rusden was elected to the Legislative Council.
Next to that it recognizes that responsible self-government depends on informing citizens and creating a well informed public opinion.
As poverty spreads, prospects for responsible self-government diminish.
The era immediately following the granting of responsible self-government brought a new confidence to the colony.
He retained this seat until responsible self-government was granted in 1856.
By 1855 New South Wales had been granted responsible self-government and increasingly took responsibility for its own affairs.