John McEwen

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Rt. Hon. Sir John McEwen

In office
19 December 1967 – 10 January 1968
Preceded by Harold Holt
Succeeded by John Gorton

Born 29 March 1900
Chiltern, Victoria
Died 20 November 1980
Political party Country

Sir John McEwen (29 March 190020 November 1980) was the 18th Prime Minister of Australia. He was leader of the Country Party when Harold Holt disappeared and so was appointed Prime Minister until the Liberal Party elected a new leader.

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