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* He won his seat in 1928 election.
* He became Scullin's Minister for Defence.
* He lost his seat in the electoral landslide against Labor in 1931.
* In 1940 he was re-elected and held it through next four general elections 1943, 1946, 1949 and 1951.
* Chifley became Treasurer in Curtin's Labour Government getting economy ready for wartime.
* In 1942 the Commonwealth Government introduced uniform income tax (making grants to states to replace their taxes on income).
* Introduced a national welfare scheme and unemployment and sickness benefits in 1944.
* In 1945 he became Prime Minister.
* Many things his government did include -
* After World War II the Commonwealth Government joined the United Nations.
* It announced its objective of raising the population to 20 million.
* The War Service Land Settlement Act introduced the Soldier Settlement Scheme.
* The Education Act 1945 set up a Universities Commission for expansion of university education.
* The Hospital Benefits Act 1945 provided grants to States to subsidise public hospitals.
* The first Holden car was 'launched' by Chifley in 1948.
* The Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 was passed.
* The Snowy Mountains Authority was commenced in 1949.
* The National Health Service Acts of 1948 and 1949.
* Chifley broke the national coal strike by sending in the army to work open cuts mines in 1949.
* He continued in Parliament as a Opposition Leader after his defeat by Robert Menzies.
* He died on the way to hospital after a heart attack in his hotel room in Canberra, 13 June 1951.
* He was a humble man who never forgot he had been a train driver before he was a politician. by zabi aka 5lionz
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How did Ben Chifley died?
Ben Chifley died on 13th June 1951 in Canberra Community Hospital of a massive coronary occlusion and is buried in Bathurst Cemetery
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What is some information on Ben Chifley?
Joseph Benedict Chifley was Australia's 16th prime Minister, serving from July 1945 until December 1949.He was born in Bathurst, west of Sydney, on 22 September 1885.Because Chifley's grandfather (who basically raised him) lost all his savings in the bank crash of 1892, Chifley developed a lifelong mistrust of private banks - this had some bearing on his policies later on.Having joined the NSW Railway department when he was 15, Chifley's first main job was an engine driver. He was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen.His first stint in parliament came when he won the Bathurst-based seat of Macquarie in the House of Representatives in 1928.In 1941 Chifley became Treasurer in John Curtin's government.Chifley became Prime Minister after successfully bidding for the leadership after John Curtin died while in office, in July 1945. Chifley took over from Frank Forde who had become the interim PM for just six days.
Who became the prime minister of Australia in 1949?
Robert Menzies became Prime Minister of Australia (for the second time) in 1949.
Why was Francis Forde an Australian prime minister for only seven days?
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.
Is ben chifley the 20th priminister?
No, Joseph Benedict Chifley (Ben Chifley) was the 16th Prime Minister of Australia.
What were Ben Chifley's brothers names?
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.
When was Ben Chifley born?
Ben Chifley was born on September 22, 1885.
What is Ben Chifley's birthday?
Ben Chifley was born on September 22, 1885.
Did Ben Chifley have any siblings?
Ben Chifley didn't have any children
When was Ben Chifley botrn?
Ben Chifley was born in Bathurst, NSW, on 22 September 1885.
When did Ben Chifley die?
Ben Chifley died on June 13, 1951 at the age of 65.
How old was Ben Chifley at death?
Ben Chifley died on June 13, 1951 at the age of 65.
How old is Ben Chifley?
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 his light on the hill during his time on the government?
To what extent did Ben Chifley achieve the "Light on the Hill" in his time in government?
When was Ben Chifley in office?
Australian Prime Minister Joseph Benedict (Ben) Chifley was in office from 12 July 1945 until 10 December 1949.
How did Ben Chifley died?
Ben Chifley died on 13th June 1951 in Canberra Community Hospital of a massive coronary occlusion and is buried in Bathurst Cemetery
