Faith Community
Catholic Church
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q6139332 · wikidata
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Jim McGirr
1890-02-06 – 1957-10-27
Life & Legacy
James McGirr (6 February 1890 – 27 October 1957) was an Australian politician. He served as premier of New South Wales from 1947 to 1952, holding office as leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP). He led the party to victory at the 1947 and 1950 New South Wales state elections. He was a pharmacist by profession and the younger brother of Patrick and Greg McGirr, who were also members of parliament; Greg also led the ALP briefly but was never premier.
He married and had three children, including Margaret, Patrick and James.
Occupation & Career
politician, businessperson, pharmacist
Education
University of Sydney; St Stanislaus' College
Faith & Community
Catholic Church
Legacy Highlights
Church
Catholic Church
Education & Institutions
St Stanislaus' College · University of Sydney
Verified Legacy Record
Family Sibling
Greg McGirr
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q6139332 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q6139332 — wikidata View source
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