Chifley, Joseph Benedict b. September 22, 1885 d. June 13, 1951 Australian Prime Minister. Born in Bathurst, New South Wales this railway engineer became one of Australia's most respected Prime Ministers. The Labor Party Leader, was Treasurer during World War II where he helped develop the nation's income tax system and after the war, led the way in the transition from a war time to a peace time economy. He became Prime Minister, in 1945, four weeks before the war's end and focused his attention on building a strong post-war economy. His policies helped...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo) Bathurst Cemetery, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
b. September 22, 1885 d. June 13, 1951