Section 2: Finding out about John Curtin’s background
Trace John Curtin’s rise from a working class boy to a socialist orator, young politician and Prime Minister.
John Curtin poster
- An A3 poster featuring a photograph of John Curtin as Prime Minister.
- Biography of John Curtin
Illustrated outline of Curtin’s life, including an account of his childhood in From Poor Boy to Prime Minister. Follow links from the main page. - John Curtin as MP and PM
Illustrated outline of Curtin’s political career in relation to the development of Australia as an independent nation. Follow links from the main page.
There are holes in our story
- Student Question Sheet – Photocopy master for student cloze sheet about the life of John Curtin.
- Teacher’s Answer Sheet – Answers for the student cloze activities.