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William Forgan Smith

William Forgan Smith
William Forgan Smith, Scottish-Australian politician, 24th Premier of Queensland (d. 1953)

William Forgan Smith was an Australian politician. He served as Premier of the state of Queensland from 1932 to 1942. He came to dominate politics in the state during the 1930s, and his populism, firm leadership, defence of states' rights and interest in state development make him something of an archetypal Queensland Premier. He represented the Labor Party.

15 April 1887

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