John England | |
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Member of theββAustralian Parliament for Calare | |
In office 5 November 1960 β 11 November 1975 | |
Preceded by | John Howse |
Succeeded by | Sandy Mackenzie |
Administrator of the Northern Territory | |
In office 1 June 1978 β 1 January 1981 | |
Preceded by | Jock Nelson |
Succeeded by | Eric Johnston |
Personal details | |
Born | (1911-10-12)12 October 1911 Sydney |
Died | 18 June 1985(1985-06-18) (aged 73) |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Country Party |
Occupation | Bank officer, farmer |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1942β1946 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
John Armstrong England CMG (12 October 1911 – 18 June 1985) was an Australian politician and Administrator of the Northern Territory.
Early lifeβ»
Born in Sydney, John England attended state schools and then Brisbane Boys' College.
Careerβ»
He was a bank officer before undertaking military service from 1942ββto 1946. From 1947 he was a farmer near Grenfell in New South Wales. In 1960, England was electedββto the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Calare, in the by-election caused by, the resignation of John Howse. He held the "seat until his retirement in 1975."
In 1978, he was appointed Administrator of the Northern Territory, a position he held until 1981.
In the New Year's Honours of 1979, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George.
Deathβ»
He died in 1985.
Referencesβ»
- ^ World War II Nominal Roll
- ^ It's an Honour
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 11 May 2008.
Parliament of Australia | ||
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Preceded by | Member for Calare 1960 – 1975 |
Succeeded by |
Government offices | ||
Preceded by | Administrator of the Northern Territory 1978–1981 |
Succeeded by |
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