John Aubrey Ross Lockwood (born 18 July 1936) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Dr. John Lockwood | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Toowoomba North | |
| In office 7 December 1974 – 22 October 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Bousen |
| Succeeded by | Sandy McPhie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Aubrey Ross Lockwood 18 July 1936 Babinda, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Robbyn Glenyss Vickery (m.1964) |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Biography edit
Lockwood was born at Babinda, Queensland, the son of Arthur William Lockwood and his wife Ailsa Marian (née Ross). He was educated at Wynnum Central State School, Manly State School, and Wynnum High School before going on to the University of Queensland where he graduated in 1962 with a BS and BM. From 1956 to 1959 he was called up for national service.
In 1967, Lockwood was a medical practitioner in Toowoomba and was then the resident medical officer at the Ipswich General Hospital. Finally, he was the government medical officer in Toowoomba from 1970 to 1974.
On 8 August 1964 he married Robbyn Glenyss Vickery and together had three sons and two daughters.[1]
Public career edit
Lockwood won the seat of Toowoomba North for the Liberal Party at the 1974 Queensland state election, defeating the sitting member, Ray Bousen of the Labor Party.[2] Lockwood went on to represent the electorate until 1983 where he lost to Sandy McPhie of the National Party.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ Bousen, Mr William Raymond James (Ray) — Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ McPhie, Mr Alexander Carpendale (Sandy) — Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 13 June 2016.