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Sir Edmund Barton

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Sir Edmund Barton

Birth
Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death
7 Jan 1920 (aged 70)
Medlow Bath, Blue Mountains City, New South Wales, Australia
Burial
Vaucluse, Waverley Council, New South Wales, Australia
Plot
S-L-GE-244
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1st Australian Prime Minister. Born in Sydney, he was one of the main forces behind the Federation Movement. He led a delegation to England that led to Australia becoming a nation on January 1, 1901, and was active in framing the first Constitution. He served as Prime Minister from 1901 to 1903, then resigned to take a seat on the High Court, where he served for sixteen years. During his time as Prime Minister and Judge he did much to organize the new nation.
1st Australian Prime Minister. Born in Sydney, he was one of the main forces behind the Federation Movement. He led a delegation to England that led to Australia becoming a nation on January 1, 1901, and was active in framing the first Constitution. He served as Prime Minister from 1901 to 1903, then resigned to take a seat on the High Court, where he served for sixteen years. During his time as Prime Minister and Judge he did much to organize the new nation.

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  • Originally Created by: Bigwoo
  • Added: Jun 3, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11081818/edmund-barton: accessed ), memorial page for Sir Edmund Barton (18 Jan 1849–7 Jan 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11081818, citing South Head Cemetery, Vaucluse, Waverley Council, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by Find a Grave.