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Alexander McLachlan (politician)
Australian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Scottish-born Canadian poet, see Alexander McLachlan (poet).
Alexander John McLachlan (2 November 1872 – 28 May 1956) was an Australian politician. He served as a Senator for South Australia from 1926 to 1944, representing the Nationalist Party and United Australia Party. He held ministerial office in the Lyons government as Vice-President of the Executive Council (1932–1934), Minister in charge of Development and Scientific and Industrial Research (1932–1937), and Postmaster-General of Australia (1934–1938).
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Alexander McLachlan | |
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Leader of the Government in the Senate | |
In office 29 November 1937 – 7 November 1938 | |
Preceded by | George Pearce |
Succeeded by | George McLeay |
Postmaster-General of Australia | |
In office 12 October 1934 – 7 November 1938 | |
Prime Minister | Joseph Lyons |
Preceded by | Archdale Parkhill |
Succeeded by | Archie Cameron |
Senator for South Australia | |
In office 24 February 1926 – 30 June 1944 | |
Preceded by | Sir John Newlands |
Succeeded by | Theo Nicholls |
Personal details | |
Born | (1872-11-02)2 November 1872 Narracoorte, South Australia |
Died | 28 May 1956(1956-05-28) (aged 83) East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Political party | Nationalist (to 1931) UAP (from 1931) |
Spouse |
Cecia Billiet (m. 1898) |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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