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Deakin Court commemorates Alfred Deakin who was a former Prime Minister of Australia and studied law at the University of Melbourne.
Alfred Deakin (1856 – 1919) was an Australian politician who served as the second Prime Minister of Australia, in office for three separate terms – 1903 to 1904, 1905 to 1908, and 1909 to 1910. Before entering office, he was a leader of the movement for Australian federation.
Deakin was born in Melbourne, and attended the University of Melbourne before training as a barrister. He was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly in 1879, aged 22, and became a government minister in 1883. Deakin was a major contributor to the establishment of liberal reforms in the colony, including pro-worker industrial reforms. He also played a major part in developing irrigation in Australia.
Location
| Address: | Grattan Street, Deakin Court, University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3052 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.797168 Long: 144.96058 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Federal |
| Link: | https://primeministers.moadoph.gov.… |
Dedication
Deakin Court
Named In Honour Of Alfred Deakin (1856 - 1919)
`The Silver Tongued Orator Of Australia`
Who Studied Law As An Evening Student In This
University In The 1870`s, And Was Three Times
Prime Minister In The Years 1903 - 1910
