George Elmslie (politician)

The Honourable George Elmslie
25th Premier of Victoria Elections: 1914, 1917
In office 9 December 1913 – 22 December 1913
Monarch	George V
Preceded by	William Watt
Succeeded by	William Watt
Leader of the Opposition of Victoria
In office 22 December 1913 – 11 May 1918
Premier	William Watt Sir Alexander Peacock John Bowser Harry Lawson
Preceded by	William Watt
Succeeded by	George Prendergast
In office 17 September 1913 – 9 December 1913
Premier	William Watt
Preceded by	George Prendergast
Succeeded by	William Watt
Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria
In office 17 September 1913 – 11 May 1918
Deputy	John Billson
Preceded by	George Prendergast
Succeeded by	George Prendergast
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Albert Park
In office 1 October 1902 – 11 May 1918
Preceded by	John White
Succeeded by	Joseph Hannan
Personal details
Born	George Alexander Elmslie 21 February 1861 Lethbridge, Victoria, British Empire
Died	11 May 1918(1918-05-11) (aged 57) Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Spouse	Clara Ellen Williams (m. 1887)
Children	2
Profession	Stonemason

George Alexander Elmslie (21 February 1861 – 11 May 1918) was an Australian politician who served as the 25th and shortest serving Premier of Victoria, and the first Labor Premier.