John McPherson
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John Abel McPherson (28 January 1860 ā 13 December 1897)[1] was the first leader of the South Australian United Labor Party from 1892 to 1897. Though he never led a government himself, he helped lay the groundwork which ensured that at the 1905 election, Thomas Price would form the world's first stable Labor government. John Verran led Labor to form the state's first of many majority governments at the 1910 election.
Quick Facts 1st Leader of the United Labor Party, Succeeded by ...
John McPherson | |
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1st Leader of the United Labor Party | |
In office 23 February 1892 ā 13 December 1897 | |
Succeeded by | Lee Batchelor |
Personal details | |
Born | (1860-01-28)28 January 1860 |
Died | (1897-12-13)13 December 1897 |
Political party | United Labor Party |
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