George Reid
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George Reid, Prime Minister from 1904 to 1905, was Leader of the Opposition for six of the first seven years of the Australian parliament.
Reid is remembered more for his quirks than his acquittal of the roles of parliamentary representative, party leader, Prime Minister, and Australia’s founding High Commissioner in London.
Though he held office for less than a year, Reid’s story makes him one of the most interesting of Australia’s prime ministers.
George Reid at his desk, a copy of the progressive United States journal The World’s Work ready at hand.
News, Events & Resources
Monograph: George Houstoun Reid - forgotten founder
Australian Parliamentary Library
01 Dec 2020
Sir George Houstoun Reid (1845-1918)
Parliament of Australia
12 Sep 2018
The First Eight Project: Sir George Reid Centenary Lecture
The Australian National University
11 Sep 2018
100 years on, George Reid’s legacy lives large in Australia
The Australian National University
12 Sep 2018
Forgotten founder - George Houstoun Reid
Parliament of Australia
06 Jun 2016