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John O'Shanassy, Irish-Australian politician, 2nd Premier of Victoria (born 1818)

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John O'Shanassy

Australian politician (1818–1883)

Sir John O'Shanassy, KCMG, was an Irish-Australian politician who served as the 2nd Premier of Victoria. O'Shanassy was born near Thurles in County Tipperary, Ireland, the son of a surveyor, and came to the Port Phillip District in 1839. He went into business in Melbourne as a…
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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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