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James Francis, English-Australian businessman and politician, 9th Premier of Victoria (died 1884)

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James Francis (politician)

Australian politician (1819–1884)

James Goodall Francis, Australian colonial politician, was the 9th Premier of Victoria. Francis was born in London, and emigrated to Van Diemen's Land in 1847, where he became a businessman. He moved to Victoria in 1853 and became a leading Melbourne merchant. He was a director…
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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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