THE RT. HON. G. H. REID,
Premier of New South Wales.
Was born at Johnstone, Renfrewshire, in 1845, and is the son of a Presbyterian Minister. He began life in Sydney in the Civil Service, but studied law and entered the New South Wales Legislature in 1880. He became Minister of Education, 1883; Leader of the Opposition, 1891; Premier, 1894. He is a strong advocate of Australian Federation.
From a Photograph] [by Lafayette.
THE RT. HON. SIR G. TURNER,
Premier of Victoria.
Born in Melbourne; he is by profession a solicitor. Entered the Victorian Parliament in 1889, and became Prime Minister and Treasurer in 1894. He is between forty and fifty years of age.
From a Photograph by Talma, Melbourne.