Ben Chifley

Prime Minister of Australia from 1945 to 1949

Joseph Benedict Chifley (22 September 1885 – 13 June 1951) was the 16th prime minister of Australia, serving from 1945 to 1949. He held office as the leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), and was notable for defining Australia's post-war reconstruction efforts, enacting social and immigration reforms and advancing the nationalisation of critical industries. Chifley was born in Bathurst, New South Wales, and joined the New South Wales Government Railways after leaving school, eventually qualifying as an engine driver.

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