"Cook, Sir Joseph (1860 - 1947) __ You will find general biographical information along with embedded links to related materials. - From Dictionary of Australian Biography - http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A080108b.htm Joseph Cook __ An overview of his life, politics, with links to a ready reference, key people in his administration, and so much more. - illustrated - From National Archives of Australia - http://primeministers.naa.gov.au/meetpm.asp?pmId=7  Joseph Cook __ "‘Turncoat’ was one of the milder epithets applied by infuriated Labor men to Joseph Cook when he refused to sign the Solidarity pledge, deserted the party and joined the Free Traders. Probably Cook's religious convictions forbade him signing a pledge which would have made him vote according to the dictates of caucus, instead of those of his own conscience." Good overview along with additional information such as parties he belonged to and more. - illustrated - From Robertsbridge and Langlen - http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/5557/cook.html Joseph Cook __ "Sir Joseph Cook, GCMG (7 December 1860 – 30 July 1947) was an Australian politician and sixth Prime Minister of Australia.  You will find an encyclopedic article with links to related materials. - illustrated - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Cook  Joseph Cook, Prime Minister Of Australia __ Information about Joseph Cook for younger students created by younger students. - From Brookvale Public School - http://www.brookvaleps.nsw.edu.au/PROJECTS/Prime_Ministers/Joseph_Cook.html Prime Minister - Sir Joseph Cook __ A detailed look at the life of Sir Joseph Cook including some trivia as well. - illustrated - From gavmag.com - http://www.gavmag.com/austpm/pm_cook.htm Prime Ministers of Australia - Cook __ "Joseph Cook started out in politics in the 1890s as a member of the Labor Party, but soon left. When he became Australia's sixth Prime Minister in 1913, he was the first Prime Minister to lead a Liberal Party government." You will find an overview of his life and public career. The portrait above is from this page. - From National Museum of Australia - http://tinyurl.com/nwqdu
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