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Holman, William Arthur

Labor politician who qualified in law after entering parliament and practised in the field of industrial law before becoming a minister in 1910, and Premier from 1913-20. In 1916 he formed a non-Labor government after the party split over the issue of conscription.

Milestone
Born
Pancras, London, England
04 Aug 1871
Arrived Sydney
1889
Died
Gordon
05 Jun 1934
Occupation
21 Oct 1910 - 29 Jan 1914
30 Jun 1913 - 12 Apr 1920
Position
27 Jul 1898 - 18 Feb 1920
1907 - 1917