George Elmslie (politician)
George Alexander Elmslie (21 February 1861 – 11 May 1918) was an Australian politician who served as the 25th and shortest serving Premier of Victoria, and the first Labor Premier.
The Honourable George Elmslie | |
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| 25th Premier of Victoria Elections: 1914, 1917 | |
| In office 9 December 1913 – 22 December 1913 | |
| Monarch | George V |
| Preceded by | William Watt |
| Succeeded by | William Watt |
| Leader of the Opposition of Victoria | |
| In office 22 December 1913 – 11 May 1918 | |
| Premier | William Watt Sir Alexander Peacock John Bowser Harry Lawson |
| Preceded by | William Watt |
| Succeeded by | George Prendergast |
| In office 17 September 1913 – 9 December 1913 | |
| Premier | William Watt |
| Preceded by | George Prendergast |
| Succeeded by | William Watt |
| Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria | |
| In office 17 September 1913 – 11 May 1918 | |
| Deputy | John Billson |
| Preceded by | George Prendergast |
| Succeeded by | George Prendergast |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Albert Park | |
| In office 1 October 1902 – 11 May 1918 | |
| Preceded by | John White |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Hannan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Alexander Elmslie 21 February 1861 Lethbridge, Victoria, British Empire |
| Died | 11 May 1918 (aged 57) Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | Clara Ellen Williams (m. 1887) |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Stonemason |
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