About Arthur Watts
Lived 1897 – 1970 (aged 73). Arthur Watts was an Australian politician and barrister.
Arthur Frederick Watts CMG (26 May 1897 – 8 June 1970) was an Australian politician who served in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1935 to 1962, including as leader of the opposition (from 1942 to 1947) and deputy premier (from 1947 to 1953 and 1959 to 1962) of Western Australia.
Born in London, Watts emigrated to Perth with his family in 1906, later moving to Katanning. Having boarded at Guildford Grammar School, he was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 1920 as a barrister and solicitor. Watts was elected to parliament for the Country Party
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Who was Arthur Watts?
Australian politician
When was Arthur Watts born?
Arthur Watts was born on 26 May 1897 in London.
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Arthur Watts died on 8 June 1970 in Dalkeith.
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Arthur Watts was a politician and barrister.
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Arthur Watts was Australian.
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