Gillard

British

/ ˈdʒɪlɑːd /

noun

Julia (Eileen). born 1961. Australian Labor politician, born in Wales: Deputy Prime Minister (2007–10); Prime Minister (2010-13)

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But Mike Gillard, who has won hundreds of surfing competitions and lives a block from the ocean, now drives miles north to surf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Gillard said one of the nearby water bodies is stocked with trout, and that late fall is fishing season for the eagles.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

John McTernan, Tony Blair's former political secretary, advised former Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy and Australia's ex-prime minister Julia Gillard ahead of their televised debates.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

Julia Gillard led the government from 2010 until 2013, and the unusual status of her partner reportedly delayed Indonesia issuing him a visa when she made an official visit to the country in 2011.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

He was one of eight children belonging to James and Hannah Gillard.

From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume I, Alabama Narratives by United States. Work Projects Administration

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