Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Country Party, in Parliament
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1941 in Australia
Explore 11 historical events and records for Australia in 1941.
Historical records for Australia in 1941
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March
August
Prime Minister of Australia
Appointed Prime Minister of Australia, Prime Minister until Oct
Resignation of Robert Menzies
Resigns due to dissatisfaction with his wartime leadership
Siege of Tobruk
Demands the Australians in Tobruk be relieved which the Allies reluctantly agree to
Manhattan Project
Mark Oliphant travels to USA to urge development of a bomb rather than power production
October
Resignation of Arthur William Fadden
Resigns as PM of Australia
Prime Minister of Australia
Appointed Prime Minister of Australia, 1st term
Resignation of Arthur William Fadden
Forced to resign after his budget is rejected
December
Alliance United States and Great Britain
Announces Australia has the USA as its major ally after British defeat at Singapore
Announces Australia has the USA as its major ally
Announces Australia has the USA as its major ally after British defeat at Singapore
Other events (month unknown)
Minister of Labour
Appointed Minister of Labour
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