Arthur Lewis

Politician

1882 – 1975

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Who was Arthur Lewis?

Arthur Lewis was an Australian politician. Born in Melbourne, he received no formal education and was raised in an orphanage. He became a farm labourer and was a member of the Secretary Carters and Drivers Union. In 1929, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Corio. He was defeated in 1931, and afterwards worked as a clerk with the Queensland Prohibition League. Lewis died in 1975.

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Born
Apr 22, 1882
Melbourne
Nationality
  • Australia
Died
Apr 11, 1975

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on July 23, 2013

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