Thomas Hollway
Australian politician, Premier of Victoria
Born
October 2nd, 1906
118 years ago
Died
July 30th, 1971
53 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as Premier of Victoria
Led the state government during the 1950s
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