The Chifleys of Busby Street

Ben Chifley 1885 1951 was a railway enginedriver who became Australias bestloved Prime Minister in 1945 He was a politician from an IrishAustralian working class background who lived by principles of compassion and concern for his fellow Australians His philosophy and example have never been more relevant than in the political arena of today As Prime Minister and Treasurer he had a profound effect on the path of Australian history following World War Two and many advantages enjoyed in our society that we take for granted today are the product of his vision