Stanley Bruce
Australian Prime Minister and politician
Born
April 15th, 1883
142 years ago
Died
August 25th, 1967
57 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as the 8th Prime Minister of Australia from 1923 to 1929. Focused on economic development and infrastructural improvements during tenure. Advocated for closer ties between Australia and Great Britain. Contributed to the establishment of the National Health and Medical Research Council and played a role in various social reforms. Served in the Australian Senate after his prime ministerial term, representing the United Australia Party.
Served as Prime Minister from 1923 to 1929
Advocated for economic development
Contributed to infrastructure improvements
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