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Thomas Playford, English-Australian politician, 17th Premier of South Australia (died 1915)
Thomas Playford (26 November 1837 – 19 April 1915) was an Australian politician who served two terms as Premier of South Australia (1887–1889; 1890–1892). He subsequently entered federal politics, serving as a Senator for South Australia from 1901 to 1906 and as Minister for Defence from 1905 to 1907.
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Thomas Playford II was born in 1837. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1837 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15.8M | 341 million |
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