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Watson, John Christian (Chris) (1867–1941)

trade unionist, prime minister and company director

John Christian Watson (1867-1941), by Swiss Studios, c1904

John Christian Watson (1867-1941), by Swiss Studios, c1904

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John Christian Watson (1867-1941), by Swiss Studios, c1904

John Christian Watson (1867-1941), by Swiss Studios, c1904

National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an12265803

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Tanck, John Christian
Birth

9 April, 1867
Valparaiso, Chile

Death

18 November, 1941 (aged 74)
Double Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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