Prime Minister of Australia in 1904

Chris Watson

John Christian Watson was the third prime minister of Australia, serving from April to August 1904.

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Prime Minister of Australia in 1904
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1867-04-09
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Overview

John Christian Watson was the third prime minister of Australia, serving from April to August 1904. He held office as the inaugural federal leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) from 1901 to 1907 and was the first member of the party to serve as prime minister.

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