born on 9 April 1867 at Valparaiso in Chile. I migrated from New Zealand to Sydney,
Australia in 1886
about 5’10’’ (177.8cm) tall, with sapphire-blue eyes, brown hair,
moustache and neat trim beard, he had a very athletic appearance; radiated friendliness
and respect for others
My name is John Watson and I represent ‘Young and free’ because I assisted
greatly with the establishment of the Labor party around the time of Federation. I entered
politics in 1901, and in 1904 I became Labor prime minister – but only for four
months.
1901-2001 Centenary of
Federation