Talk:Earle Page

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Something i've always wondered is why one of Page's middle names is Christmas - anyone know the answer? PMA 08:34, Dec 10, 2003 (UTC)

I think it was a family name. I had a friend at school whose mother was called Mary Christmas.

Adam 06:40, 6 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm a great granddaughter of Earle Page and nobody in the family seems to know where the name 'Christmas' comes from. My father's middle name is 'Christopher' after him though. 110.32.173.163 (talk) 15:46, 25 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I just removed the link to Don Page as that article was about a different Don Page.--The Shadow Treasurer 06:26, 17 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Length of service[edit]

We say he had 41 years, 361 days in parliament. He was elected at the 1919 election, held on 13 December 1919. He died on 20 December 1961. That makes 42 years, 8 days by my count. Parliamentary service is counted from the date of the election/by-election, not from the date of declaration of the poll or whatever else. I've changed the text. -- JackofOz (talk) 12:22, 29 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Oops, my mistake. I forgot to take into account that he was defeated at the 1961 election, 11 days before he died. Fixed. -- JackofOz (talk) 12:28, 29 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Terminology and numbering[edit]

There is an ongoing discussion here about finding a consistent term to describe Earle Page, Frank Forde and John McEwen's premierships in their articles and beyond (acting, caretaker, interim etc). It has also touched upon how to number Australian Prime Ministers. It would be very much appreciated if any interested editors could join in and voice their thoughts on the matter! Thanks! FollowTheTortoise (talk) 19:50, 19 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]