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The bust commemorates former Premier of Victoria (1918 to 1924) and Senator, Sir Harry S.W. Lawson for his services to the district and the State.
Lawson was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Castlemaine as a Liberal in 1899, and represented the town for 28 years. He was President of the Board of Land and Works in the government of William Watt from 1913 to 1915, and Attorney-General in the government of Alexander Peacock from 1915 to 1917.
He remained loyal to Peacock when most country Liberal members supported John Bowser's rural faction, the Economy Party, and when Bowser's short-lived government ended in resignation in May 1918, Lawson succeeded him. Lawson proved to be the most successful Premier Victoria had seen to date, holding office for six continuous years.
Lawson Bust Unveiling 1930Location
| Address: | Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine, 3450 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.064406 Long: 144.216462 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - State |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1918 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1924 |
| Artist: | Paul Montford |
| Link: | http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 25th October, 1930 |
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Senator
H. S. W.
LAWSON
Member Of The
Legislative Assembly
1899 - 1928
Premier Of Victoria
1918 - 1924
