John Marriott (Australian politician)
| John Marriott | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Tasmania | |
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In office 3 March 1953 – 8 May 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Chamberlain |
| Succeeded by | Robert Wardlaw |
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In office 1 July 1953 – 11 November 1975 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
16 February 1913 Elliot, Tasmania |
| Died | 13 April 1994 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Liberal |
John Edward Marriott (16 February 1913 – 13 April 1994) was an Australian politician. Born in Elliot, Tasmania, he was educated in Hobart at Hutchins School before serving in the military 1940-1945. He was a staff member with the Tasmanian Liberal Party from 1945 to 1949, and was Secretary to the Tasmanian Opposition Leader 1949-1953. In 1953, he was appointed to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Tasmania following the death of Senator Jack Chamberlain. On 14 September 1971 he was appointed an Assistant Minister, but he retired in 1975. Marriott died in 1994.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-24.
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