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  1. Sir Arthur William Fadden GCMG (13 April 1894 – 21 April 1973) was an Australian politician and accountant who served as the 13th prime minister of Australia from 29 August to 7 October 1941. He was the leader of the Country Party from 1940 to 1958 and served as treasurer of Australia from 1940 to 1941 and 1949 to 1958.

  2. Learn about the life and career of Arthur Fadden, the only Country Party leader to serve as Prime Minister of Australia in 1941. Find out how he rose from humble beginnings in Queensland to become a prominent politician and Treasurer in the Menzies government.

  3. Sir Arthur William Fadden (born April 13, 1895, Ingham, Queensland, Australia—died April 21, 1973, Brisbane) was an accountant, politician, and for a short time, the prime minister of Australia (1941).

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  4. Arthur Fadden was Australia's 13th Prime Minister, from 29 August to 7 October 1941. As well as his ‘40 days and 40 nights’ in office, he was acting prime minister for periods totalling nearly 2 years during his coalition governments with Prime Minister Robert Menzies.

  5. Learn about the life and career of Arthur Fadden, the Prime Minister of Australia in 1941. Find out his personal and political profile, honours, portfolios and memberships.

  6. Sir Arthur William Fadden (1894-1973), accountant and prime minister, was born on 13 April 1894 at Ingham, Queensland, eldest of ten children of Irish-born parents Richard John Fadden, police constable, and his wife Annie, née Moorhead.

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  8. Apr 27, 2022 · Learn about Arthur Fadden, the 13th prime minister of Australia who served for only 41 days in 1941. Watch a video and read a transcript about his role and achievements in Australian history.