Albert Ogilvie facts for kids
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Albert Ogilvie
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Ogilvie in 1935
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| 28th Premier of Tasmania | |
| In office 22 June 1934 – 10 June 1939 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Walter Lee |
| Succeeded by | Edmund Dwyer-Gray |
| Constituency | Franklin |
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| Born | 10 March 1890 Hobart, Tasmania |
| Died | 10 June 1939 (aged 49) Warburton, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Dorothy Hines |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
Albert George Ogilvie (March 10, 1890 – June 10, 1939) was an important Australian politician. He served as the Premier of Tasmania from June 22, 1934, until his death. As Premier, he worked to improve life for people in Tasmania.
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Early Life and Education
Albert Ogilvie was born in Hobart, Tasmania, on March 10, 1890. His parents, Kate and James Ogilvie, ran a hotel in Hobart. Albert went to Buckland's School in Hobart. Later, he finished his high school education in Victoria.
He then studied law at the University of Tasmania. In 1913, he earned his law degree. The next year, he became a lawyer. This meant he could practice law in court.
Starting in Politics
Albert Ogilvie became a politician at a young age. He was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in 1919. He was only 29 years old at the time. He continued to be re-elected for the Franklin area in every election until he passed away.
In October 1923, he joined the government led by Joseph Lyons. He became the Attorney-General, which is like the chief legal advisor. He was also the Minister for Education. This meant he was in charge of schools and learning.
In March 1924, he also took on roles for mines and forestry. That same year, he received a special legal title called King's Counsel (KC). He was the youngest person in Australia to get this title. In 1927, he left the government. But in 1929, he was chosen to lead the opposition party.
Becoming Premier of Tasmania
Albert Ogilvie became the Premier of Tasmania on June 21, 1934. The Premier is the leader of the state government. Even though he didn't have a specific department, he worked very hard. He carefully studied all new laws.
He cared a lot about public health. He pushed for hospitals to be bigger and better. He also thought it was important for people to be ready to defend their homes. He worked hard to get fair deals for Tasmania at important financial meetings.
Key Achievements as Premier
During his time as Premier, Albert Ogilvie made many important changes.
- He stopped school fees, making education more accessible.
- He improved healthcare and modernized hospitals.
- He increased help for people who were unemployed.
- He sped up projects for hydroelectric power and papermaking.
- He helped people in need get housing loans with low payments.
Ogilvie also worked to start a newsprint industry in Tasmania. He created a special fund to help state workers save for retirement. He visited England twice while he was Premier. He attended celebrations for King George V in 1935. He also went to the coronation of King George VI.
He focused a lot on Tasmania's money problems. His leadership helped people feel more confident about the state's future. In June 1939, he was on his way to a meeting. He became unwell while playing golf and died a few hours later on June 10. His wife, Dorothy Hines, and their daughter survived him. His brother, E. J. Ogilvie, was also a politician in his government.
Lasting Legacy
After Albert Ogilvie's death, a school was renamed in his honor. The former New Town Commercial High School became Ogilvie High School in 1940. This was a way to remember his important work as Premier.
Family Connections
Albert Ogilvie had a brother named Eric James Ogilvie. Eric also served in parliament at the same time Albert was Premier. Years later, Albert's great-niece, Madeleine Ogilvie, also became a politician. She was elected to the House of Assembly for the Division of Denison in 2014.
