James Scullin

James Henry Scullin (18 September 1876 – 28 January 1953) was the ninth Prime Minister of Australia from October 1929 until January 1932. He became Prime Minister two days before the Great Depression began. His government could not stop the effects of the Depression. His government suffered a big defeat at the December 1931 election. Scullin stayed as leader of the Labor Party but was again defeated at the 1934 election.

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Rt Hon James Scullin
9th Prime Minister of Australia
In office 22 October, 1929 – 6 January, 1932
Preceded by	Stanley Bruce
Succeeded by	Joseph Lyons
Personal details
Born	(1876-09-18)18 September 1876 Trawalla, Victoria
Died	28 January 1953(1953-01-28) (aged 76)
Political party	Labor