George Elmslie (politician)
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George Alexander Elmslie (21 February 1861 – 11 May 1918) was an Australian politician who served as the 25th and shortest serving Premier of Victoria, and the first Labor Premier.
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George Elmslie | |
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25th Premier of Victoria Elections: 1914, 1917 | |
In office 9 December 1913 – 22 December 1913 | |
Monarch | George V |
Preceded by | William Watt |
Succeeded by | William Watt |
Leader of the Opposition of Victoria | |
In office 22 December 1913 – 11 May 1918 | |
Premier | William Watt Sir Alexander Peacock John Bowser Harry Lawson |
Preceded by | William Watt |
Succeeded by | George Prendergast |
In office 17 September 1913 – 9 December 1913 | |
Premier | William Watt |
Preceded by | George Prendergast |
Succeeded by | William Watt |
Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria | |
In office 17 September 1913 – 11 May 1918 | |
Deputy | John Billson |
Preceded by | George Prendergast |
Succeeded by | George Prendergast |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Albert Park | |
In office 1 October 1902 – 11 May 1918 | |
Preceded by | John White |
Succeeded by | Joseph Hannan |
Personal details | |
Born | George Alexander Elmslie 21 February 1861 Lethbridge, Victoria, British Empire |
Died | 11 May 1918(1918-05-11) (aged 57) Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Spouse | Clara Ellen Williams (m. 1887) |
Children | 2 |
Profession | Stonemason |
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