An Australian pottery character jug of Joseph Lyons by John Campbell, Tasmania, first half 20th century, the Joseph Lyons jug 20.5 cm high. Note: Joseph Lyons was Labor Premier of Tasmania from 1923 to 1928 and a Minister in the James Scullin government from 1929 until his resignation from the Labor Party in March 1931. He subsequently led the United Australia Party and was the tenth Prime Minister of Australia from January 1932 until his death.