Joseph Carruthers
Australian politician, Premier of NSW
Born
December 21st, 1857
167 years ago
Died
December 10th, 1932
92 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as Premier of New South Wales
Promoted the development of public railways
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