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Joseph CookAustralian politician, the sixth Prime Minister of the country.
Date of Birth: 17.12.1860
Country:  Australia |
Content:
- Joseph Cook: Australia's Sixth Prime Minister
- Political Beginnings
- Federal Politics
- Premiership
- World War I and Opposition
- Later Life
Joseph Cook: Australia's Sixth Prime Minister
Early Life and CareerJoseph Cook was born in 1860 into a humble family in England. Upon immigrating to Australia in 1885, he worked in coal mines and later became an accountant.
Political Beginnings
Cook entered politics in 1891 when he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as a member of the Labor Party. However, a trade policy dispute led him to break away and form a Free Trade faction in 1894.
Federal Politics
Cook transitioned to federal politics in 1901. He served as Minister of Defence under Alfred Deakin and later as Leader of the Opposition.
Premiership
In 1913, Cook led the Liberal Party to a narrow victory and became Prime Minister. His government faced significant challenges, including the outbreak of World War I.
World War I and Opposition
During the war, Cook supported military reforms and joined the Labor government in a coalition. After the war, he served as Deputy Prime Minister under Billy Hughes.
Later Life
In 1921, Cook became the High Commissioner for Australia in London. He returned to Sydney in 1927 and passed away in 1947.
