Date of Birth: 13/08/1940
Place of Birth: Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
Date of Death: 17/09/2013
Place of Death: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Parliamentary Service
| Member for Maitland |
19 Mar 1988 |
03 May 1991 |
3 years 1 month 15 days |
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| Member for Maitland |
24 Mar 1984 |
22 Feb 1988 |
3 years 10 months 30 days |
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| Member for Maitland |
19 Sep 1981 |
05 Mar 1984 |
2 years 5 months 16 days |
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| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly |
19 Sep 1981 |
03 May 1991 |
9 years 7 months 15 days |
Maiden speech delivered on 12 November 1981 |
Political Party Activity
Australian Labor Party (ALP). Various positions held at Branch, State Electoral Council and Federal Electoral Council levels.
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Teacher. Educated at Manly Boys High School and Sydney Technical College. University of Newcastle B.A (Hons), Newcastle College of Advanced Education DipEd. Previously was a sales assistant and teacher at Newcastle and Maitland Technical College and Manager at Steggles Pty. Ltd. Beresfield (6 years). Recreational interests include squash, fishing and camping.
Military Service
Royal Australian Air Force 1962-1970: Fighter Pilot, commissioned Flight Lieutenant.
Membership of other Parliaments & Offices Held
Local Government Activity
Personal
Married Marcia on 3 September 1966 and had issue, 1 daughter and 1 son.
Additional Information
Electorate description: Residential, rural and industrial. Located within
Hunter Statistical Agricultural Sub-Division. Principal areas: East Maitland,
Lochinvar, Maitland, Morpeth, Raymond Terrace.
Area: 826.9 sq km Population: 56,779 Enrolment: 37,662
