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Arthur Fadden entered Federal Parliament in 1936 and retired in 1958. During these years he served as Leader of the Country Party, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer. He acted as Prime Minister on many occasions during overseas trips by Menzies. Fadden became Treasurer in 1940 and delivered a record 11 budgets.

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Movietone News. Australia’s New Prime Minister

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35112

Cinesound Review. Tribute to Smithy: The Old Bus Comes Home
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Farewell party for Sir Arthur Fadden on his retirement from Federal Politics 1958
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