Sir Joseph Cook was the sixth prime minister of Australia, serving from 1913 to 1914. He held office as the leader of the Liberal Party, having previously been leader of the Anti-Socialist Party from 1908 to 1909. His victory at the 1913 election marked the first time that a centre-right party had won a majority at an Australian federal election. Born: December 7, 1860 Died: July 30, 1947 In office: June 24, 1913 – September 17, 1914 Wiki link