Born: July 5, 1896, Norton Summit, Australia
Died: June 16, 1981 (age 84 years), Adelaide, Australia
Previous offices: Leader of the Opposition of South Australia (1965–1966), Premier of South Australia (1938–1965), and Treasurer of South Australia (1938–1965)
Party: Liberal and Country League
Spouse: Lorna Playford (m. 1928)
Children: 3
Governor: Lord Dugan; Sir Malcolm Barclay-Harvey; Lord Norrie; Sir Robert George; Sir Edric Bastyan