Historical Events tagged with "governor_general"

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Politics & Government

Hallam Tennyson Becomes Governor-General of Australia

January 9th, 1903 122 years ago

Hallam Tennyson, son of poet Alfred Tennyson, was appointed as the second Governor-General of Australia. His tenure began amid significant political and social changes in the Australian colonies. Tennyson's role involved representing the Crown and performing various ceremonial duties. His governing focused on solidifying the links between Australia and Britain, addressing matters like immigration and economic growth. With a strong literary background and connections, Hallam was expected to navigate the growing Australian identity and its relationship with the British Empire.

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