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Sir George Houston Reid GCB GCMG PC KC (25 February 1845 – 12 September 1918) was an Australian and British politician, diplomat and barrister who served as the fourth prime minister of Australia, from 1904 to 1905, holding office as the leader of the Free Trade Party.
Learn about the life and achievements of George Reid, who served as prime minister for 10 months in 1904-1905. He was a leading advocate of free trade, a key figure in federation, and Australia's first High Commissioner to the UK.
Sir George Houstoun Reid (1845-1918), premier, prime minister and high commissioner, was born on 25 February 1845 at Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland, youngest of five sons of Rev. John Reid (d.1867), Presbyterian minister, and his wife Marion (d.1885), née Crybbace.
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Learn about the life and achievements of George Reid, Australia's fourth prime minister from 1904 to 1905. Explore his roles as a federal parliamentarian, leader of the opposition, arbitrator, high commissioner and member of the British parliament.
First elected to the new Commonwealth Parliament for the Division of East Sydney in March 1901, Reid was Prime Minister and Minister for External Affairs between August 1904 and July 1905, and also had two periods as Opposition Leader (May 1901–August 1904 and July 1905–November 1908).
Learn about George Reid, the Liberal Free Trade leader who became prime minister in 1904 and passed the Conciliation and Arbitration Act. Explore his milestones, partnerships, people and publications in this online exhibition.
Apr 27, 2022 · Learn about George Reid, the fourth prime minister of Australia, who passed the Conciliation and Arbitration Act in 1904. Watch a video and read a transcript of his biography and achievements.
