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James McGowen
1855Aug, 16

James McGowen

James McGowen, Australian politician, 18th Premier of New South Wales (d. 1922)
James Sinclair Taylor McGowen (16 August 1855 – 7 April 1922) was an Australian politician and the first Labor Premier of New South Wales from 21 October 1910 to 30 June 1913.

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