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Australian Prime Ministers
The leaders who shaped Australia's politics, from Federation to the present. Questions should pertain to their policies and laws, and their lives, both political and personal.
1,068 Questions
What happened to Edmund Barton after he retired?
Barton became a GCMG (Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George) in 1902 He then resigned as PM in September 1903.Shortly after this he was appointed to the High Court of Australia where he spent the next 17 years interpreting the constitution he helped frame.
Edmund Barton died suddenly of heart failure in January of 1920, at the age of 70, at Medlow Bath in the Blue Mountains.
Under what circumstances did John D. Johnson become president of Cenex Harvest States?
The merger between Cenex and Harvest States became official on June 1, 1998. Johnson was named president and general manager, and Estenson served as the cooperative's CEO.
What was paul keating known for?
Paul Keating was a former Prime Minister of Australia, from 1991 to 1996.
Paul Keating was infamous for sending interest rates in Australia skyrocketing. He made it very difficult for people to pay back their home loans or personal loans. He was also famous for saying it was "the recession we had to have".
Paul Keating also once put his arm around the Queen when she was on tour in Australia, in 1992, and this was a break in suitable protocol. This might have been why he earned the nickname of "the Lizard of Oz".
Where is Robert trimbole buried?
Robert "Aussie Bob" Trimbole (March 19, 1931 to May 12, 1987) is buried at the Pine Grove Lawn Cemetery in Minchinbury in New South Wales, Australia.
How old was Edmund barton when he became pm?
Edmund Barton was not elected Prime minister - he was appointed.
Barton was the most vigorous federalist in the largest state (New South Wales), so he was appointed Prime Minister, although this was only after some negotiations with the newly elected Governor-General, Lord Hopetoun, who initially invited Sir William Lyne, the Premier of New South Wales, to form a government.
Barton was appointed Prime Minister as of 1 January 1901.
The inaugural (first) federal elections, in which the Australian public elected Barton and his cabinet, were held on 29 and 30 March 1901, which was just after Federation. None of the parties won a clear majority, but Barton's Protectionist Party won 31 of the 75 seats, which was more than any other party won.
Second in command to Col. Robert Gould Shaw in "Glory"
And his name was Major Cabot Forbes, not Kevin
Charles hotham was the governor of Victoria, Australia from 1854-1855. He died at the end of his governorship. The Eureka Stockade was during his governorship.
How old was sir Robert Gordon Menzies when he died?
Robert Gordon Menzies was born in the Victorian town of Jeparit on 20 December 1894 and he died in 1978. He was 84.
Why does Julia Gillard pronounce it daybree when it is clearly pronounced debris?
It is a simple fact that a great many words in any language do not have a single pronunciation. There is usually no hard and fast rule for which pronunciation is correct. Furthermore, how one pronounces words will vary depending on his or her country of origin, and the region from which they come within that country.
The word "debris" should not be pronounced with an "s". If Ms Gillard wishes to pronounce it "day-bree" instead of "de-bree", there are no rules to say this is incorrect.
Who is the most important minister after the prime minister?
the defense minister
Depends upon which nation you're talking about- in Australia this may well be the case, but in the UK it's the Chancellor of the Exchequer. After the Chancellor it's the Deputy Prime Minister, and then the Home Secretary.
Why is Andrew Barton Paterson relevant to Australia?
Andrew Barton Paterson is the full name of the passionately nationalistic, popular Australian author and poet, 'Banjo' Paterson. In the latter years of the 19th century, the short stories and classic ballads of "The Banjo" inspired many Australians in a fledgling country searching for its own identity apart from Britain.
In 1890 he wrote "The Man From Snowy River", a poem which caught the heart of the nation. Perhaps even better known than "The Man From Snowy River" is his poem "Waltzing Matilda" which has become a true Australian icon.
pure age
More or less- the official cause of death was pneumonia. on 25h October '52 he was on his way to Parliament to oppose the planned privatisation of Quantas, when he caught a chill and was forced to return home. He lay bedridden for 3 days (at one point seeming like he might recover), but finally passed away on 28th at the age of 90.
His funeral was the largest one Australia has ever seen, before or since- akin to that of Princess Diana's in London 45 years later.
What did Bob Hawke parents do as work?
Clem Hawke was a Congregationalist Minister (religious minister). Don't know what Ellie Hawke did.
What did Harold Holt do for Australia?
Initially, Harold Holt was popular with Australians, being an easy-going and affable Prime Minister.
He sought closer ties with the United States, and this led to Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. His popularity quickly waned with Australia's increasing involvement in the Vietnam War and Holt's seemingly indiscriminate following of US policies, regardless of their relevance to Australians. He was noted for that most unfortunate saying, "All the way with LBJ", referring to American President Lyndon Baines Johnson, and which signalled Australia's involvement in a war which had nothing to do with the country.
