events

Premier Tom Playford of South Australia loses power after 27 years in office.

Historical image related to Premier Tom Playford of South Australia loses power after 27 years in office. from March 6, 1965

Thomas Playford IV

20th-century Australian politician and fruit grower (1896–1981)

Sir Thomas Playford was an Australian politician from the state of South Australia. He served as Premier of South Australia and leader of the Liberal and Country League (LCL) from 5 November 1938 to 10 March 1965. Though controversial, it was the longest term of any elected…
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

South Australia

State of Australia

South Australia is a state in the southern central part of Australia. With a total land area of 984,321 square kilometres (380,048 sq mi), it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, which includes some of the most arid parts of the continent, and…
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)