About
Australian politician and member of the Country Party. He served as the premier of the state of Victoria. He was known as an unruffled political fighter and regarded for his ability to make quick decisions.
Before Fame
He worked as a wheat farmer. He also ran sheep on a property at Kamarooka, Victoria.
Trivia
He was Victorian premier from April 2, 1935 to September 14, 1943. He served again from September 18, 1943 to October 2, 1945.
Family Life
In 1911, he married Jessie Gerard Chisholm . They had four daughters and two sons.
Associated With
He and Daniel Andrews both served as premiers of the state of Victoria.
