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1949 in Australia

Explore 3 historical events and records for Australia in 1949.

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Historical records for Australia in 1949

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December

19 December 1949

Prime Minister of Australia

Menzies, Robert · Prime Minister of Australia · Government / Government of Australia

Appointed Prime Minister of Australia, 2nd term

Other events (month unknown)

1949

Foreign Secretary of Australia

Casey, Richard · Foreign Secretary of Australia · Government / Government of Australia

Appointed Minister of External Affairs

1949

Minister of Immigration

Holt, Harold Edward · Minister of Immigration · Government / Government of Australia

Appointed Minister of Immigration

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