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.
Francis Forde, who was Prime Minister for a mere 8 days, from 6 July 1945 to 13 July 1945.
Australia's shortest serving Prime Minister was Francis Forde.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.
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Francis (Frank) Forde served a term of just 8 days. He was Deputy Prime Minister during John Curtin's tenure, and when Curtin died suddenly, Forde led the government until Ben Chifley was elected eight days later.Second to Forde was Arthur Fadden, who held office for 40 days in 1941.
The official residence of the Australian Prime Minister is The Lodge, in Canberra, the capital of Australia.
Francis Forde, who was Prime Minister for a mere 8 days, from 6 July 1945 to 13 July 1945.
It was Francis Forde, who was in office of just 8 days.
Australia's shortest serving Prime Minister was Francis Forde.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.
Ben Chifley was the Prime Minister of Australia from July 13, 1945 to December 19, 1949. The Prime Minister before him was Frank Forde who served for just one week following the death of the 14th Prime Minister, John Curtin.
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Frank Forde.
Francis (Frank) Forde served a term of just 8 days. He was Deputy Prime Minister during John Curtin's tenure, and when Curtin died suddenly, Forde led the government until Ben Chifley was elected eight days later.Second to Forde was Arthur Fadden, who held office for 40 days in 1941.
In 1919, the Australian Prime Minister was William 'Billy' Hughes.
As of 2011, no. No Australian Prime Minister has been threatened in such a manner.
Robert Menzies was the Prime Minister of Australia in 1965.
Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History was created in 2007.
Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History ended in 2012.