Alexander Mair
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Alexander Mair was an Australian politician who served as Premier of New South Wales from 5 August 1939 to 16 May 1941. Born in Melbourne, Mair worked in various businesses there before moving to Albu
Mair as Premier in 1940.
Alexander Mair & Co. offices on the corner of Victoria and Leicester Streets, Carlton, circa 1888.
Premier Bertram Stevens. After Stevens' defeat in 1939, Mair was to remain loyal to him throughout his term as Premier.
Premier Mair (left) with Prime Minister Robert Menzies (centre) and Governor Lord Wakehurst in March 1940. Mair was very critical of Menzies over the internment of enemy aliens during the war.
William McKell
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Sir William John McKell was an Australian politician who served as the 12th governor-general of Australia, in office from 1947 to 1953. He had previously been the 27th premier of New South Wales from
Alexander Mair
…effort but found it difficult to communicate his message to the voters. He served as Premier until losing the May 1941 election to the Labor Party under William McKell, losing 20 seats. Remaining as Opposition Leader, with the UAP shattered, Mair became leader of the new Democratic Party and was involved in the…
McKell c. 1953
McKell in 1926