Sir Thomas Playford
Sir Thomas Playford was South Australia’s longest serving Premier. Leading the State continuously for over twenty six years from 1938 to 1965, Sir Thomas set an all time record of service for an Australian head of government.
Many decisions made during his long term in government transformed South Australia from a predominantly agricultural economy to a modern industrial state.
The History of Sir Thomas Playford - Playford Memorial Trust 25th Anniversary Book (.pdf 2mb)