Anderson Dawson
Australian politician, 14th Premier of Queensland
Born
July 16th, 1863
161 years ago
Died
July 20th, 1910
114 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as the first Labor Premier of Queensland
Implemented significant labor reforms
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