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“It's no good crying over spilt milk; all we can do is bail up another cow”

Quote by Ben Chifley

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Ben Chifley, a former Prime Minister of Australia, was born on September 22, 1885, in New South Wales, Australia. He was an outstanding politician who served as Prime Minister of Australia twice. During his tenure, Chifley promoted significant social and economic reforms, particularly in public works and welfare policies. more

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