Leonard Hamilton (Australian politician)
| Leonard Hamilton | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Swan |
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| In office 28 September 1946 – 10 December 1949 |
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| Preceded by | Donald Mountjoy |
| Succeeded by | Bill Grayden |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Canning |
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| In office 10 December 1949 – 2 November 1961 |
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| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Neil McNeill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 July 1899 Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Died | 31 May 1987 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Country Party |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Leonard William Hamilton (7 July 1899 – 31 May 1987) was an Australian politician. Born in Jarrahdale, Western Australia, he was educated at Perth Boys School before becoming a wheat and sugar farmer. He served in the military from 1917-1920 and from 1940-1945. In 1946, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Swan, defeating Labor MP Donald Mountjoy. In 1949, he transferred to the new seat of Canning, where he remained until his retirement in 1961. Hamilton later served as President of the Western Australian branch of the Country Party. He died in 1987.[1]
References
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Donald Mountjoy |
Member for Swan 1946 – 1949 |
Succeeded by Bill Grayden |
| Preceded by New seat |
Member for Canning 1949 – 1961 |
Succeeded by Neil McNeill |
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