That may narrow it down. But in my reading so far there were a few who served more than once.n
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Not Bob Askin, he was a rogue, but not a very notable tippler. I could tell you a few stories about him.
Remember, our bloke was in the 1800's. And not only was he Premier more than once, it was more than twice!
Remember, our bloke was in the 1800's. And not only was he Premier more than once, it was more than twice!
Thomas McIlwraith
Hey Duck, Tom was an interesting fellow, and his wife was certainly a drunk, but our bloke is from NSW....
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Henry Airs ?
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How about John Hart ?
It is not Henry Ayres or John Hart who were both Premiers of SA, and there is nothing in their bios about a notable devotion to rum. The bloke I'm looking for was multiple Premier of NSW, as mentioned above. In fact, he was premier of NSW the same number of times that Henry Ayres was of SA.
Even without that last clue, Google will give up the answer in a page or two!
Even without that last clue, Google will give up the answer in a page or two!
Henry Parkes
Not Henry Parkes, RJ, but a contemporary of his!
Charles Cowper
Or
John Robertson?
Or
John Robertson?
It's one of the two, RJ. Which one is famous for rum drinking - and what was his famous quote about drinkers in Australian history?
Doh.bugger Doc. In the bios I have read they focus on the positive. I'll read some more 
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John Robertson , but havent found quote yet
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None of the men who in this country have left footprints behind them have been cold water men
HB gets it, and the prize for starting the 100th page in this thread!
"Sir John Robertson, five times premier of New South Wales, was said to have drank a pint of rum every morning for 35 years. Later said: 'none of the men who have left footprints in this country have been cold water men."
When saw that I thought it would have to make a good question.
"Sir John Robertson, five times premier of New South Wales, was said to have drank a pint of rum every morning for 35 years. Later said: 'none of the men who have left footprints in this country have been cold water men."
When saw that I thought it would have to make a good question.
well done hb
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Thanks , but cant take all the credit , RR gave me 2 options , so narrowed it down
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Question soon
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Who was Australia's longest serving state premier
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