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   Sir William McMahon 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.

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

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   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.

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   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.

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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.

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

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   Oct 31, 2018 · A biography of the twentieth prime minister of Australia, who was disliked and distrusted by his colleagues and rivals. The author uses the manuscript of McMahon's autobiography, oral history interviews and other sources to expose his character flaws and political achievements.

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   Who is Sir William McMahon?

   • 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 continuous service in Australian history .

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   Who were William McMahon parents?

   • William McMahon, Australian Information Service, c.1971 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.

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   When did William McMahon become Prime Minister of Australia?

   • William McMahon was the Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972. McMahon was elected as Member of Parliament for the seat of Lowe (NSW), in the 19th federal election. After Menzies retirement, McMahon was elected deputy party leader under Harold Holt.

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   Who was Billy McMahon?

   • Billy McMahon was born in Sydney, New South Wales, on 23 February 1908. He was the first of three children of WD McMahon, a solicitor, and Mary Ellen Walder. His mother died when he was four and his uncle, Samuel Walder, who was at one time Lord Mayor of Sydney, then raised him.

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   How long did Billy McMahon stay in office?

   • He stayed in office for 21 months, during which time he announced the withdrawal of Australian troops from Vietnam. His Liberal–Country Party coalition government – in power for 23 years – was defeated in the 1972 general election. Billy McMahon was born in Sydney, New South Wales, on 23 February 1908.

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   Who is Billy McMahon wife Sonia Hopkins?

   • McMahon married Sonia Hopkins in 1965. They had three children. Billy McMahon was elected to federal parliament as the Liberal candidate for the Sydney electorate of Lowe at the general election in December 1949. He held his seat through the next 13 general elections until his retirement from parliament on 4 January 1982.

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

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    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.