William Laird Smith
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William Henry Laird Smith was an Australian politician who served in the House of Representatives from 1910 to 1922. He was Minister for the Navy in the Hughes government from 1920 to 1921.
Portrait of W. H. Laird Smith
Undated photo
Joseph Cook
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Sir Joseph Cook was an Australian politician and trade unionist who served as the sixth prime minister of Australia from 1913 to 1914. He held office as the leader of the Liberal Party, having previou
William Laird Smith
…The Honourable William Laird Smith Minister for the Navy In office 28 July 1920 – 21 December 1921 Preceded by Joseph Cook Succeeded by (abolished) Member of the Australian Parliament for Denison In office 13 April 1910 – 16 December 1922 Preceded by Philip Fysh Succeeded…
Official portrait c. 1914
Cook lived in a small terraced house at 86 Newcastle Street for most of his childhood. The building now has a blue plaque commemorating his life.
Cook in 1894
Cook and Alfred Deakin together in 1909