Alexander Mair
Australian politician and Premier
Born
August 25th, 1889
135 years ago
Died
August 3rd, 1969
55 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as Premier of New South Wales
Represented the Liberal Party in politics
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