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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › William_McMahonWilliam McMahon - Wikipedia

    McMahon Ministry. Elections. 1972. v. t. e. Sir William McMahon [a] GCMG CH PC (23 February 1908 – 31 March 1988) was an Australian politician who served as the 20th prime minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972. He held office as the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia. He was a government minister for over 21 years, the longest ...

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  3. www.britannica.com › biography › William-McMahonSir William McMahon | Australian politician, Liberal Party ...

    Sir William McMahon (born Feb. 23, 1908, Sydney—died March 31, 1988, Sydney) was an Australian politician and lawyer who was prime minister of Australia from March 1971 to December 1972. He was educated at the University of Sydney , where he earned a degree in law.

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  4. adb.anu.edu.au › biography › mcmahon-sir-williamBiography - Sir William (Billy) McMahon - Australian ...

    Sir William McMahon (1908-1988), prime minister, was born on 23 February 1908 at Redfern, Sydney, second surviving son of Sydney-born parents William Daniel McMahon, law clerk, and his wife Mary Ellen Amelia, née Walder. After his mother’s death in 1917, he was brought up by relatives and guardians, the most prominent among them his maternal ...

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  6. insidestory.org.au › the-true-story-of-billy-mcmahonThe true story of Billy McMahon • Inside Story

    Oct 31, 2018 · William McMahon was the twentieth person to hold the office of prime minister of Australia, a position he held for twenty-one months. Whether he was the worst-ever occupant of that office is a matter of some debate. His government managed some significant achievements, but they tend to be overshadowed by its leader’s character faults.

  7. www.naa.gov.au › william-mcmahon › timelineWilliam McMahon: timeline | naa.gov.au

    Learn about the life and career of William McMahon, the 20th Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972. Explore his achievements, controversies and legacy in this interactive timeline.

  8. www.nma.gov.au › prime-ministers › billy-mcmahonBilly McMahon | National Museum of Australia

    Learn about the life and career of William McMahon, who served as Prime Minister of Australia from March 1971 to December 1972. Find out his achievements, challenges, controversies and legacy in this feature from the National Museum of Australia.

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    Learn about the life and career of William McMahon, the Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972. Find out his personal details, political achievements, honours and partner.