Ben Chifley died on 13th June 1951 in Canberra Community Hospital of a massive coronary occlusion and is buried in Bathurst Cemetery
Robert Menzies became Prime Minister of Australia (for the second time) in 1949.
Arthur Calwell
ben's brother James
As Deputy Prime Minister, Francis Forde took over as Prime Minister when John Curtin died suddenly whilst still in office. When the election was held a week later, Ben Chifley won over Forde, thus becoming Australia's new Prime Minister.
No, Joseph Benedict Chifley (Ben Chifley) was the 16th Prime Minister of Australia.
Ben Chifley's brothers were named Patrick James Chifley and Richard Alexander Chifley. Ben's birth name was Joseph Benedict Chifley, and he was the Prime Minister of Australia from 1946-1949.
Ben Chifley was born on September 22, 1885.
Ben Chifley was born on September 22, 1885.
Ben Chifley didn't have any children
Ben Chifley was born in Bathurst, NSW, on 22 September 1885.
Ben Chifley died on June 13, 1951 at the age of 65.
Ben Chifley died on June 13, 1951 at the age of 65.
Ben Chifley was born on September 22, 1885 and died on June 13, 1951. Ben Chifley would have been 65 years old at the time of death or 129 years old today.
To what extent did Ben Chifley achieve the "Light on the Hill" in his time in government?
Australian Prime Minister Joseph Benedict (Ben) Chifley was in office from 12 July 1945 until 10 December 1949.
Ben Chifley died on 13th June 1951 in Canberra Community Hospital of a massive coronary occlusion and is buried in Bathurst Cemetery