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Watson, John Christian (1867 - 1941)

Born
1867
Died
1941

Summary

First Labour Prime Minister of Australia. Director of a number of companies. First Chairman of Australian Motorists Petrol Company, later Ampol Petroleum Ltd.

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Published resources

Book Sections

  • Hughes, C.A., 'Watson.', in Mr Prime Minister: Australian Prime Ministers 1901-1972., Oxford University Press, Melbourne, Victoria, 1976, pp. 30-33. Details
  • Makin, N, 'John Christian Watson, first Labour Prime Minister.', in Federal labour leaders., Union Printing, Sydney, 1961, pp. 16-27. Details
  • McMullin, Ross, 'John Christian Watson.', in Michelle Gratton (ed.), Australian Prime Ministers, New Holland Publishers, Sydney, 2000, pp. 55-62. Details

Journal Articles

  • Ellis, M.H., 'Watson: the forgotten man.', The Bulletin, vol. 84, Aug 18, 1962, pp. 28-31. Details

Bruce A. Smith

Created: 15 February 2005