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Charles Gavan Duffy, Irish-Australian politician, 8th Premier of Victoria (born 1816)

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Charles Gavan Duffy

Irish poet, politician and journalist

Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, KCMG, PC, was an Irish poet, politician and journalist, Young Irelander and tenant-rights activist. After emigrating to Australia in 1856 he entered the politics of Victoria on a platform of land reform, and in 1871–1872 served as the colony's 8th…
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Premier of Victoria

Head of government in the state of Victoria

The premier of Victoria is the head of government of the state of Victoria in Australia. The premier leads the Cabinet of Victoria and selects its ministers. The premier is appointed by the governor of Victoria, must be a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, and command…
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