Tom Lewis
Australian politician, former Premier
Born
January 23rd, 1922
103 years ago
Died
April 25th, 2016
9 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as the 33rd Premier of New South Wales
Promoted reforms in education and health sectors
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