1947 in Australia
The following lists events that happened during 1947 in Australia. Incumbents Monarch – George VI Governor-General – Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (until 11 March), then William McKell Prime Minister – Ben Chifley Chief Justice – Sir John Latham State Premiers Premier of New South Wales – William McKell (until 6 February), then James McGirr Premier of Queensland – Ned Hanlon Premier of South Australia – Thomas Playford IV Premier of Tasmania – Robert Cosgrove (until 18 December), then Edward Brooker Premier of Victoria – John Cain (until 20 November), then Thomas Hollway Premier of Western Australia – Frank Wise (until 1 April), then Ross McLarty State Governors Governor of New South Wales – Sir John Northcott Governor of Queensland – Sir John Lavarack Governor of South Australia – Sir Charles Norrie Governor of Tasmania – Sir Hugh Binney Governor of Victoria – Sir Winston Dugan Governor of Western Australia – none appointed Events 1 January – A massive hailstorm strikes Sydney, causing hundreds of injuries and an estimated £1 million damage. 6 February – William McKell stands down as Premier of New South Wales following royal approval of his appointment as Governor-General. The Labor Party elects James McGirr as