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2 unusual facts about David Watkins


David Watkins

David Ogden Watkins (1862–1938), Acting Governor of New Jersey, 1898–1899

David Oliver Watkins (1896–1971), Member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1935–1958, son of the above Member


Chris Hesketh

A classy centre and dominating presence on the rugby field, he was destined to become skipper of a Red Devils outfit littered with star names such as Paul Charlton, Colin Dixon, Keith Fielding and David Watkins.

Father of the Australian House of Representatives

That occurred on 8 April 1935 with the death of David Watkins, leaving Billy Hughes as the inaugural Father of the House of Representatives.


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