The life of James Henry Scullin

Birth of James Henry Scullin

Sep 18, 1876

James Henry Scullin is born in Trawalla, Victoria, to John and Ann Scullin, both Catholics of Irish decent ( Co. Derry ).

The life of James Henry Scullin

Period: Sep 18, 1876 to Jan 28, 1953

James Henry Scullin marries Sarah Maria McNamara

Nov 11, 1907

James Henry Scullin marries Sarah Maria Mcnamara on the 11 November 1907. It it a childless marriage

James Henry Scullin becomes Prime Minister of Australia

Oct 22, 1929

James Henry Scullin is voted in and he becomes the first Catholic PM of Australia, and the ninth PM of Australia in general

Wall street crash

Oct 24, 1929

Wall street crashes causing the Great Depression. This happened 2 days after James Scullin was elected to be PM of Australia.

James Henry Scullin is voted out

Jan 6, 1932

James Scullin is out voted and is replaced by Joseph Lyons.

James Henry Scullin dies

Jan 28, 1953

James Henry Scullin, 9th PM of Australia, dies at the age of 76