Maurice Neil

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Maurice James Neil (born 29 May 1944) was an Australian politician. Born in Manchester, England, he migrated to Australia and attended the University of Sydney. He became a barrister and then migration officer for New South Wales in London. He served in the military 1966-75. In 1975, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for St George, narrowly defeating Labor's William Morrison. In 1977 he withstood a challenge from the member for Grayndler, Tony Whitlam. Neil was defeated by Morrison in 1980.[1]

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  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved on 2008-06-06.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
William Morrison
Member for St George
1975 – 1980
Succeeded by
William Morrison


Persondata
NAME Neil, Maurice James
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH 29 May 1944
PLACE OF BIRTH Manchester, England
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH