Ted Theodore
Australian Politician, Premier of Queensland
Born
1884
141 years ago
Died
February 9th, 1950
75 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as the 20th Premier of Queensland from 1932 to 1936. Led the state during the Great Depression, implementing various economic reforms and infrastructure projects. Advocated for public ownership of key industries and sought to improve unemployment rates. His government faced challenges from both the economic climate and political opposition, eventually losing power in 1936. Contributed to the development of the Labor Party's policies in Queensland, leaving a lasting influence on the state's political landscape.
Served as Premier of Queensland from 1932 to 1936
Implemented economic reforms during the Great Depression
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