The Right Honourable Joseph Benedict Chifley
Known as Ben
Prime Minister
- Born
- 22 September 1885, Bathurst, New South Wales
- Died
- 13 June 1951, Acton, Australian Capital Territory
- Sex
- Male
- Father
- Patrick Chifley (blacksmith)
- Mother
- Mary Anne Corrigan
- Married Elizabeth Gibson McKenzie
Parliamentary service
| Federal Executive Councillor |
| Member of the House of Representatives |
Career
- ALP.
- Railway locomotive engine driver.
- Union official.
- Cwlth Treasurer 1941-49.
- Prime Min 1945-49.
- PC 1945.
Sources
PeopleAustralia: https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/chifley-joseph-benedict-ben-9738