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Watson, John Christian (Chris) (1867 - 1941)

Alternative Names:
Tanck, John Christian
Watson, Chris
Publication Details:
Originally published in ADB, Volume 12, MUP, 1990, pp 400-405
Author:
Bede Nairn

Life Summary

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Born 9 April 1867
Valparaiso, Chile
born around 9 April 1867 in Valparaiso, Chile
Died 18 November 1941
Double Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
died around 18 November 1941 in Double Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Cultural Heritage New Zealander
Religious Influence Anglican
Occupation *

* The details in the Occupation section have been interpreted solely from the article's text. Question marks indicate that exact years were not given in the text. More about 'Occupation'

1890 - 1894
labour party organiser, New South Wales, Australia
1890 - 1894?
trade union official, New South Wales, Australia
1894 - 1901
labour politician, New South Wales, Australia
1894 - 1901
Member of Lower House, New South Wales, Australia
1901 - 1910
labour politician, Federal, Australia
1901 - 1910
Member of Lower House, Federal, Australia
1904 - 1907
opposition leader, Federal, Australia
1904
prime minister, Federal, Australia
1910 - 1916
trade union official, New South Wales, Australia
1916 - 1917
pro-conscriptionist, New South Wales, Australia
Biography Author Bede Nairn all biographies by Nairn, Bede
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