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How old was Harold Holt when he went missing?
Harold Holt
| The Right Honourable Harold Holt CH | |
|---|---|
| Died | 17 December 1967 (aged 59) Cheviot Beach, Victoria, Australia |
| Cause of death | Drowning (presumed) |
| Political party | United Australia (until 1945) Liberal (after 1945) |
| Spouse(s) | Zara Dickins Fell ( m. 1946) |
Where is Harold Holt buried?
Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton North, Australia
Harold Holt/Place of burial
Where did Harold Holt go to school?
Melbourne Law School1927–1930
Wesley CollegeRandwick Public SchoolAbbotsholme College
Harold Holt/Education
What political party was Harold Holt in?
Liberal Party of Australia
Harold Holt/Parties
How old is Harold Holt?
59 years (1908–1967)
Harold Holt/Age at death
What was Harold Holts electorate?
Holt was elected as the member for the seat of Higgins (Vic.), a new electorate that had been created from his old electorate of Fawkner after the size of Parliament was increased.
Where did Harold Holt Live most of his life?
Holt was born in Sydney, but lived in Melbourne from a young age. He was the first prime minister born in the 20th century. He studied law at the University of Melbourne and eventually opened his own legal practice.
What did Harold Holt do as Minister without portfolio?
Holt served as Minister without Portfolio in 1939 and 1940, assisting the Ministers for Supply and Development, Trade and Customs, and Scientific and Industrial Research. In 1940 he enlisted in the 2nd Australian Imperial Force (AIF), but after five months in the Army Menzies recalled him to parliament.
When did Harold Holt join the Labor Party?
With a growing interest in politics, Harold Holt joined the Prahran branch of the ‘United Australia Party'(UAP) in 1933 and unsuccessfully contested against former Prime Minister James Scullin for the Labor seat of Yarra in the federal elections.
What was the cause of Harold Holt’s disappearance?
In December 1967, Holt disappeared while swimming in rough conditions at Cheviot Beach, Victoria. He was presumed dead, although his body was never recovered; his disappearance spawned a number of conspiracy theories. Holt was the third Australian prime minister to die in office.