The 1932 New South Wales constitutional crisis culminated in the dismissal of Jack Lang, the incumbent premier of New South Wales, by state governor Philip Game. Lang remains the only Australian state
Sir Philip Game 26th Governor of New South Wales.
Jack Lang 23rd Premier of New South Wales.
Sir Bertram Stevens 24th Premier of New South Wales.
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Sir Philip Woolcott Game was a Royal Air Force commander, who later served as Governor of New South Wales and Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. Born in Surrey in 1876, Game was educated at Cha
1932 New South Wales constitutional crisis
…The 1932 New South Wales constitutional crisis culminated in the dismissal of Jack Lang, the incumbent premier of New South Wales, by state governor Philip Game. Lang remains the only Australian state premier to be removed from office by a governor, using the reserve powers of the Crown. Had Lang not been…
Premier Jack Lang. Throughout the Legislative Council dispute and the events leading to his dismissal, Lang and Game maintained a cordial relationship.
Ribbon ceremony to open the Sydney Harbour Bridge on 19 March 1932. Premier Lang cuts the ribbon while Game looks on.
Sir Philip and Lady Game are farewelled by Premier Stevens on board RMS Niagara, upon their departure on 15 January 1935.