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as reasons for his disenchantment with the ALP. Joshua became the leader of the new party in the federal parliament. He would also become the first federal president of the DLP.
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candidate in his seat. Following his defeat, he became an accountant and stockbroker at
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576:. Canberra: National Centre of Biography,
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766:Australian Army personnel of World War II
112:28 April 1951 – 10 December 1955
464:political views. He became drawn to the
485:Australian Labor Party (Anti-Communist)
472:branch. In 1951, he was elected to the
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173:2 June 1970
165:, Australia
160:6 June 1906
118:Preceded by
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450:New Guinea
446:Finschafen
362:Early life
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