Austin Chapman

Australian politician and minister

Austin Chapman - Australian politician and minister
Born

July 10th, 1864
160 years ago

Died

January 12th, 1926
99 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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Served as the fourth Australian Minister for Defence from 1917 to 1918. Contributed to military policy during World War I. Represented the Victorian district of Rutherglen in the Australian House of Representatives from 1906 to 1925. Held various positions in the government, including Minister for Repatriation and Minister for Trade and Customs.

Served as Minister for Defence

Represented Rutherglen in parliament

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