Prime Minister Harold Holt Biography
Student Name: Alexah Mcdonald
Due Date: 25/5/2018
Introduction
Harold Edward Holt, (5 August 1908 – 17 December 1967), was an Australian politician who served as the 17th Prime Minister of Australia, in office from 1966 until his presumed drowning death. Holt spent 32 years in Parliament, as well as many years as a Senior Cabinet Minister, but was only Prime Minister for a short 22 months.
Family
Harold was born in Sydney in 1908, and was the eldest child to Thomas and Olive Holt. Harold had one younger brother named Clifford. Both his parents were teachers but his father Tom also tried the Hotel trade followed by a travel theatrical manager …show more content…
Harold obtained a scholarship at Queen's College and went onto The University of Melbourne. The Law undergraduate continued his sporting career, captaining the college in cricket and representing in football and tennis. He won a college medal for oratory, which is the art of formal speaking in public in 1930 and was elected president of the sports and social club the following year. Harold was also president of the University Law Students' Society and a member of the university's debating team. Once Harold was admitted to practice Law at the end of 1932 he opened a sole practice as a …show more content…
He was a foundation member of the modern Liberal Party in 1944.
Delegate to Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and Chair of it’s Council, 1951.
As Minister for Immigration, 1949-1956, he oversaw the intake of 900,000 immigrants – a record unmatched by any minister to this day. He also introduced annual citizenship conventions and, as prime minister, announced a liberalisation of restrictions on admissions under the White Australia Policy in 1966. He is remembered as someone who did a lot to integrate Australia into Asia.
As Minister for Labour and National Service in 1949-1958 he introduced conscription for the Korean War.
As Treasurer in 1959, he established the Reserve Bank.
As Prime Minister, he supported the 1967, referendum which allowed the Commonwealth government to legislate on Aboriginal affairs. More controversial was his decision to increase Australia’s troop commitment to the Vietnam War by 6 500 troops. Also during his term, decimal currency was introduced and Australia’s first satellite
Student Name: Alexah Mcdonald
Due Date: 25/5/2018
Introduction
Harold Edward Holt, (5 August 1908 – 17 December 1967), was an Australian politician who served as the 17th Prime Minister of Australia, in office from 1966 until his presumed drowning death. Holt spent 32 years in Parliament, as well as many years as a Senior Cabinet Minister, but was only Prime Minister for a short 22 months.
Family
Harold was born in Sydney in 1908, and was the eldest child to Thomas and Olive Holt. Harold had one younger brother named Clifford. Both his parents were teachers but his father Tom also tried the Hotel trade followed by a travel theatrical manager …show more content…
Harold obtained a scholarship at Queen's College and went onto The University of Melbourne. The Law undergraduate continued his sporting career, captaining the college in cricket and representing in football and tennis. He won a college medal for oratory, which is the art of formal speaking in public in 1930 and was elected president of the sports and social club the following year. Harold was also president of the University Law Students' Society and a member of the university's debating team. Once Harold was admitted to practice Law at the end of 1932 he opened a sole practice as a …show more content…
He was a foundation member of the modern Liberal Party in 1944.
Delegate to Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and Chair of it’s Council, 1951.
As Minister for Immigration, 1949-1956, he oversaw the intake of 900,000 immigrants – a record unmatched by any minister to this day. He also introduced annual citizenship conventions and, as prime minister, announced a liberalisation of restrictions on admissions under the White Australia Policy in 1966. He is remembered as someone who did a lot to integrate Australia into Asia.
As Minister for Labour and National Service in 1949-1958 he introduced conscription for the Korean War.
As Treasurer in 1959, he established the Reserve Bank.
As Prime Minister, he supported the 1967, referendum which allowed the Commonwealth government to legislate on Aboriginal affairs. More controversial was his decision to increase Australia’s troop commitment to the Vietnam War by 6 500 troops. Also during his term, decimal currency was introduced and Australia’s first satellite