Event
Date
John Curtin was born in this year. See Insights into John Curtin's childhood.
1885
Australia became a nation in this year. See Celebrating the nation.
1901
Curtin started a job in Perth as a newspaper editor in this year. See From revolutionary to federal politician.
1917
Curtin became the Federal Member for Fremantle in this year. See From revolutionary to federal politician.
1928
Curtin became the Leader of the Opposition in this year. See The apprentice parliamentarian.
1935
Curtin became Prime Minister of Australia on this date. (Give day, month and year.) See Curtin wins office.
7 October 1941
Curtin insisted that our troops be brought back from the Middle East to Australia in this year. See A sign of independence.
1942
Australia's war effort was recognised when Curtin travelled to America, Canada and Britain in this year. See Australia takes its place amongst world leaders.
1944
John Curtin died in this year. See caption under the funeral photograph in The national leader.
1945
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