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The Hon. Harry Francis WOODS

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Date of Birth: 23/12/1947
Place of Birth: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date of Death:
Place of Death:
Parliamentary Service
Position Start End Period Notes
Minister for Local Government, Minister for Regional Development and Minister for Rural Affairs 08 Apr 1999 02 Apr 2003 3 years 11 months 26 days
Member for Clarence 27 Mar 1999 28 Feb 2003 3 years 11 months 2 days
Minister for Regional Development and Minister for Rural Affairs 01 Dec 1997 08 Apr 1999 1 year 4 months 9 days
Member for Clarence 25 May 1996 05 Mar 1999 2 years 9 months 9 days
Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly 25 May 1996 28 Mar 2003 6 years 10 months 4 days
Political Party Activity
Australian Labor Party (ALP)
Community Activity
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Small business owner. Educated at St Ignatius College (Riverview) and Christian Brothers High School, Lewisham. Previously a self employed bookmaker and publican. Recreational interests include rugby union, surf lifesaving and cricket.
Military Service
Honours Received
Membership of other Parliaments & Offices Held
Member of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. Member of the House of Representatives for Page 1990 - 1996.
Local Government Activity
Personal
Son of Harry Woods and his wife Ruby. Married (1) in 1968 and had issue 2 daughters and 2 sons. Married (2) Sandra on 5 November 1983.
Additional Information

The Parliament of New South Wales acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of all Aboriginal people, and pays respects to all Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the Parliament of New South Wales stands.