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Australian politician; Premier of Queensland
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Male
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27 April 1879(St Lawrence, Australia)
Death:
21 November 1947(Annerley, Australia)
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Biography
Introduction
William McCormack (27 April 1879 – 21 November 1947) was Premier of Queensland, Australia, from 1925 to 1929.
Early life
William McCormack was born in St Lawrence, Queensland.
Politics
McCormack entered politics as member for Cairns in the Queensland Legislative Assembly at the election of 1912, a seat he held until his retirement from politics in 1930.
He was a friend of Ted Theodore, an earlier premier, and was involved with him in the Mungana Affair.
Later life
McCormack died in Brisbane on 21 November 1947 and was buried at the Toowong Cemetery. His funeral cortege proceeded from his Annerley residence to the cemetery.