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Holt's father trained as a schoolteacher in Sydney and when Harold was born, worked as a physical education teacher at the Cleveland Street School in Surry Hills. Holt's mother was born in Eudunda, South Australia, and had Cornish, English, German, and Irish ancestry; her sister was the actress Vera Pearce. [2]
Harold Holt was born in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa on 3 November 1885. [3] His father was a Jewish diamond merchant. [2] He trained as a lawyer, but never practised. In 1924 he went into partnership with Lionel Powell, who had taken over the firm created by Alfred Schulz-Curtius after the latter's death. [4]
Harold Holt (1908–1967) MP for Higgins, Vic — (25th) 26 January 1966 17 December 1967 [b] 1 year, 327 days Liberal 1st Holt [29] 1966 (26th) 2nd Holt: 18
For a non-interim prime minister, the longest period of prior service was 30 years by Harold Holt, who was elected in a by-election in August 1935 and became prime minister in January 1966. The longest service as an MP of a prime minister was Billy Hughes , who served from March 1901 until his death in October 1952, a total of 51 years.
He informed cabinet of his decision on 19 January 1966 and resigned as leader of the Liberal Party the following day; Harold Holt was elected unopposed as his successor. Holt's swearing-in was delayed by the death of Defence Minister Shane Paltridge on 21 January.
Holt’s death has been attributed to drowning, and he was later commemorated with the Harold Holt Memorial Swimming Centre. ... Spangler was a promising American actress and dancer born in ...
As of January 2025, five of the six states claim the distinction of being the birthplace of a prime minister. Twelve prime ministers, those born prior to the federation of Australia, were born in British colonies within Australia, rather than independent Australian states.
Harold Holt became the 17th prime minister of Australia in January 1966, following the retirement of Sir Robert Menzies. Holt was a career politician, entering parliament at the age of 27 and becoming a government minister at the age of 31. [1]