Edward Hanlon

Edward Michael Hanlon (1887-1952), was Premier of Queensland from 1946 to 1952.

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1887 - 1952 - Queensland

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He was born in Paddington, Brisbane, where he lived throughout his life. He began his working life in the railways and soon became a union official. In the 1912 Brisbane General Strike he played a prominent part as a militant.

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Brisbane - 1912 Brisbane General Strike

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He entered parliament in 1926 representing the Labor Party as member for Ithaca.

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Over the years his outlook 'mellowed', and having began as a union militant he ended as premier sending the Police to suppress peaceful union demonstrations during the 1948 Queensland railway strike.

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