Stanley Bruce

Australian Prime Minister and politician

Stanley Bruce - Australian Prime Minister and politician
Born

April 15th, 1883
142 years ago

Died

August 25th, 1967
58 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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