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Ben Chifley

बेन चिफ्ली

Australian politician, 16th Prime Minister of Australia (1945 to 1949)

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Joseph Benedict Chifley was the 16th prime minister of Australia, serving from 1945 to 1949. He held office as the leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), and was notable for defining Australia's post-war reconstruction efforts, enacting social and immigration reforms and advancing the nationalisation of critical industries.

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Born
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Place of birth
Bathurst wd
Died
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Place of death
Canberra wd
Citizenship
Australia wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat, train driver, head of government wd
Political party
Australian Labor Party wd
Spouse
Elizabeth Chifley wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of Australia (13 July 1945 – 19 December 1949)
  • Treasurer of Australia (7 October 1941 – 18 December 1949)
  • member of the Australian House of Representatives (21 September 1940 – 13 June 1951)
  • Minister for Defence (3 March 1931 – 6 January 1932)
  • member of the Australian House of Representatives (17 November 1928 – 19 December 1931)

Questions

When was Ben Chifley born?
Ben Chifley was born on 22 September 1885 in Bathurst.
What positions has Ben Chifley held?
Positions held by Ben Chifley include: Prime Minister of Australia (1945–1949); Treasurer of Australia (1941–1949); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1940–1951); Minister for Defence (1931–1932); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1928–1931).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ben Chifley · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): बेन चिफ्ली · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q23379 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Benchifley.jpg by National Library of Australia (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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