deaths
January 2, 1950
James Dooley, Irish-Australian politician, 21st Premier of New South Wales (born 1877)
James Dooley (New South Wales politician)
James Thomas Dooley was an Australian political figure who served twice, briefly, as Premier of New South Wales during the early 1920s.
Premier of New South Wales
The premier of New South Wales is the head of government in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The Government of New South Wales follows the Westminster Parliamentary System, with a Parliament of New South Wales acting as the legislature. The premier is appointed by the Governor of New South Wales, and by modern convention holds office by their ability to command the support of a majority of members of the lower house of Parliament, the Legislative Assembly.
January 2
January 2 is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 363 days remain until the end of the year.