<P> Francis Michael Forde ( 18 July 1890 -- 28 January 1983 ) was an Australian politician who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 6 to 13 July 1945 . He held office after the death of John Curtin , and is the shortest - serving prime minister in Australia 's history . </P>
<P> Francis Michael Forde ( 18 July 1890 -- 28 January 1983 ) was an Australian politician who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 6 to 13 July 1945 . He held office after the death of John Curtin , and is the shortest - serving prime minister in Australia 's history . </P>
who was australia 's shortest serving prime minister
who was australia 's shortest serving prime minister
Francis Michael Forde
Francis Michael Forde