John Arthur (Australian politician)
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John Andrew Arthur (15 August 1875 – 9 December 1914) was an Australian lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and was first elected to federal parliament at the 1913 federal election, after a successful career at the Victorian Bar. After the 1914 election, he was appointed Minister for External Affairs in the Fisher government. He died of kidney disease three months later, aged 39.
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John Arthur | |
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Minister for External Affairs | |
In office 17 September 1914 – 9 December 1914 | |
Prime Minister | Andrew Fisher |
Preceded by | Paddy Glynn |
Succeeded by | Hugh Mahon |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Bendigo | |
In office 31 May 1913 – 9 December 1914 | |
Preceded by | John Quick |
Succeeded by | Alfred Hampson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1875-08-15)15 August 1875 Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 9 December 1914(1914-12-09) (aged 39) Parkville, Victoria, Australia |
Political party | Labor |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Occupation | Barrister |
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