William Jack (Australian politician)

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William Mathers Jack (1 May 189214 September 1982) was an Australian politician. Born in Dundee in Scotland, he migrated to Australia in 1912, having been an apprentice grocer at the age of 14. Upon arrival in Australia, Jack became a grocer and businessman in North Sydney, and was elected to Willoughby Council. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for North Sydney, a position he held until his retirement in 1966. Jack died in 1982.[1]

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  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved on 2008-05-24.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Billy Hughes
Member for North Sydney
1949 – 1966
Succeeded by
Bill Graham


Persondata
NAME Jack, William Mathers
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH 1 May 1892
PLACE OF BIRTH Dundee, Scotland
DATE OF DEATH 14 September 1982
PLACE OF DEATH