Which political figure's death led to Page's brief time as Prime Minister?
Joseph Lyons
Billy Hughes
Robert Menzies
Stanley Bruce
Answer
Joseph Lyons was the 11th Prime Minister of Australia, serving from 1932 to 1939. He was a member of the United Australia Party (UAP), and his government was known for its conservative policies. Lyons died in office in 1939, and his death led to a brief time as Prime Minister for Earle Page, who was the Deputy Prime Minister at the time.
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