Stanley Bruce Becomes Prime Minister

Date: February 9, 1923 • Location: Canberra, Australia

Stanley Bruce became prime minister of Australia as leader of the country's first Coalition government.

Stanley Melbourne Bruce, 1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne was the eighth prime minister of Australia, serving from 1923 to 1929. He held office as the leader of the Nationalist Party, having previously served as the treasurer of Australia from 1921 to 1923.