Arthur Fadden

Sir Arthur William Fadden (April 13 1894 – April 21 1973), Australian politician and 13th Prime Minister of Australia, born at Ingham, Queensland, the son of a Presbyterian police officer. He was educated as state schools, and later studied accountancy while working as a clerk. Once he had qualified he became assistant Town Clerk of Mackay, then Town Clerk. In the 1920s he established a successful accountancy firm with offices in Brisbane and Townsville. He was active in the Country Party from its foundation.

Further Reading

• Arthur Fadden, They Called Me Artie, Jacaranda Press (1969)