Reid government
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The Reid government refers to the period of federal executive government of Australia led by Prime Minister George Reid. It lasted from 18 August 1904 - 5 July 1905. Reid was the sole Prime Minister of Australia to belong to the Free Trade Party.[1] Allan McLean of the Protectionist Party served as deputy.
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Reid government | |
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In office | |
18 August 1904 – 5 July 1905 | |
Monarch | Edward VII |
Prime Minister | George Reid |
Party | Free Trade |
Status | Minority (Protectionist support) |
Origin | Predecessor lost confidence motion |
Demise | Lost confidence motion |
Predecessor | Watson government |
Successor | Deakin government (II) |
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