Gordon Chalk

Australian politician and Premier of Queensland

Gordon Chalk - Australian politician and Premier of Queensland
Born

May 16th, 1913
112 years ago

Died

1991
34 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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Served as the 30th Premier of Queensland from 1966 to 1968. Held various ministerial roles in Queensland Parliament including Minister for Transport and Minister for Education. Contributed to significant transport and education reforms during tenure. Was a member of the Liberal Party throughout political career.

Served as the 30th Premier of Queensland

Held ministerial roles in transport and education

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