March 29th 2025 is the 125th anniversary of the birth of John McEwen in Chiltern. Mortimer Lodge will be holding a number of events throughout the day, including guided tours, historical talks,…
March 29th 2025 is the 125th anniversary of the birth of John McEwen in Chiltern. Mortimer Lodge will be holding a number of events throughout the day, including guided tours, historical talks, performances and re-enactments, and open properties.
Sir John McEwen (29 March 1900 – 20 November 1980) was an Australian politician and farmer who served as the 18th prime minister of Australia from 1967 to 1968, in a caretaker capacity following the disappearance of prime minister Harold Holt. He was the leader of the Country Party from 1958 to 1971, serving as the inaugural deputy prime minister of Australia from 1968 to 1971. He held many senior positions in Cabinet, including Minister for Interior, External Affairs, Civil Aviation, Air, Commerce and Agriculture, Trade, Trade & Industry across 34 years.
