Josiah Francis

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Sir Josiah Francis (28 March 1890 – 22 February 1964) was an Australian politician and Minister for the Army. Francis was born in Ipswich, Queensland and educated at Christian Brothers' College, Ipswich and was appointed as a clerk in the Queensland Department of Justice in 1908. During World War I, he was appointed second lieutenant in the first Australian Imperial Force and served on the Western Front from April 1917. He was wounded and spent s... more
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  • Mar 28, 1890

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  • Feb 22, 1964 (age 73 years)

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Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) Legislative sessions District represented (if position is district-related) From To
  • Dec 16, 1922
  • Nov 4, 1955

Member of the Australian Parliament of Division of Moreton

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