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date: 25 January 2025

Howard, John Winston (b. Earlwood, NSW, 26 July 1939) Leader of the Liberal Party 1985–9, 1995–2007, Prime Minister of Australia 1996–2007 

Source:
A Dictionary of Contemporary World History
Author(s):

Christopher Riches,

Jan Palmowski

John Howard grew up in suburban Sydney. His father was a small businessman who ran a petrol service station. Howard was educated at Canterbury Boy's High School and Sydney University. He graduated with a law degree and worked as a solicitor in Sydney. He joined the New South Wales State Executive of the ... ...

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