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What leaders were there in Australia during World War 2?
Australia's Prime Ministers during the period were Robert Menzies(UAP), Arthur Fadden (CP) - briefly, Australia's 14th Prime Minister John Curtin the leader of the Labor party who died in office near the end of the war, Francis Forde (ALP) - 8 days as a caretaker, and Joseph Chifley (ALP).
Who were the war leaders on the war of pacific?
Franklin D Rooseveldt and Harry S Truman (USA Presidents) Robert Menzies, Arthur Fadden, John Curtin, Frank Forde and Benjamin Chifley (Australian Prime Ministers) Peter Fraser (Prime Minister of New Zealand) Hirohito (Emperor of Japan)
Which suburbs in Canberra after former prime minister?
Several suburbs in Canberra are named after former prime ministers. Notable examples include Curtin, named after John Curtin; Chifley, named after Ben Chifley; and Hawker, named after Frank Hawker. These suburbs reflect Australia's political history and pay tribute to the contributions of these leaders.
Who was prime minister after Robert Menzies?
Robert Menzies was Prime Minister of Australia on two different occasions. Following Menzies' first term in office, which lasted from 26 April 1939 until 28 August 1941, the next Australian Prime Minister was Arthur Fadden, for just two months until John Curtin was elected. After Menzies' second term in office, which was from 10 December 1949 until 20 January 1966, Harold Holt then gained the position of Prime Minister.
What actors and actresses appeared in Curtin - 2007?
The cast of Curtin - 2007 includes: Bille Brown as Robert Menzies Jason Buckley as Staff Officer Paul English as Bert Evatt Ben Esler as John Jnr Marcello Fabrizi as US Radio Announcer Frank Gallacher as Jack Beasley William Gluth as Frank Green Robert Grubb as Percy Spender Roz Hammond as Gladys Joyce Noni Hazlehurst as Elsie Curtin William Houten as Police Commander Asher Keddie as Elsie Jnr Alethea McGrath as Mrs. Needham William McInnes as John Curtin Brian Meegan as Frederick Shedden Geoff Morrell as Ben Chifley Nicholas Opolski as Fred McLaughlin Hunter Perske as Don Whitington Tony Rickards as Eddie Ward Shingo Usami as Tatsuo Kawai Carmen Warrington as Wife Dan Wyllie as Don Rodgers William Zappa as Gen. Vernon Sturdee
Who was the Australia pmat at the time of war?
Robert Menzies became Prime Minister in 1939 and retired in 1941. Arthur Fadden was caretaker Prime Minister in 1941 for 40 days. John Curtin became Prime Minister in 1941 and died in office in 1945.
Who was Australia's Prime Minister in 1941?
Three Men acted as Australia's Prime Minister during 1941: Robert Menzies: 26 April 1939 - 29 August 1941 Arthur Fadden: 29 August - 7 October 1941 John Joseph Curtin: 7 October 1941 - 5 July 1945
When was the next election after john curtis's death?
He was succeeded by Frank Forde who was the deputy. A week or so later there was an election for party leadership. Forde, Ben Chifley and Norman Makin were shortlisted. Chifley won and Forde went into deputy once more. On the 28 September 1946 there was a Federal election. Labor (under Chifley) won, but had a decrease in seats to the Liberal Party under Menzies. Menzies would later become Australia's longest serving PM (18 years over two spells).
Why was there 2 prime ministers in world war 2?
Although there were three in 1941, there were a total of five during the war. Menzies, Robert Gordon, 26 April 1939 to 29 Aug 1941, United Australia party Fadden, Arthur W., 29 Aug 1941 to 7 Oct 1941, Country party Curtin, John J., 7 Oct 1941 to 5 July 1945, Labour party Forde, Francis M., 6 July 1945 to 13 July 1945, Labour party Chifley, J. Ben, 13 July 1945 to 19 Dec 1949, Labour party When Menzies resigned, his coalition partner Fadden took over. However, government depended upon the support of two independents. When they voted against Fadden's budget, the government collapsed and Curtin became the longest serving prime minister during the war. When Curtin died, his deputy Forde was immediately appointed as an interim measure until the party could meet and elect a new leader, Chifley.
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 was the prime minister in Australia after Robert Gordon Menzies?
Robert Gordon Menzies served as Prime Minister of Australia on two different occasions, so was succeeded by two different men. Following Menzies' first term in office, which lasted from 26 April 1939 until 28 August 1941, the next Australian Prime Minister was Arthur Fadden, for just two months until John Curtin was elected. After Menzies' second term in office, which was from 10 December 1949 until 20 January 1966, Harold Holt then gained the position of Prime Minister.
Who was Australia's prime minester during World War 2?
Australia had 5 different Prime Minister's during WW2.The Rt Hon Sir Robert Gordon Menzies (United Australia, 1939-1941)The Rt Hon Sir Arthur William Fadden (Country, 1941)The Rt Hon John Joseph Curtin (Labor, 1941-1945)The Rt Hon Francis Michael Forde (Labor, 1945)The Rt Hon Joseph Benedict "Ben" Chifley (Labor, 1945-1949)
