Archie Benn | |
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Senator for Queensland | |
In office 1 July 1950 – 30 June 1968 |
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Personal details | |
Born | 1897 Darling Downs, Queensland |
Died | 3 April 1980 (aged 82–83) |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Occupation | Public servant |
Archibald Malcolm "Archie" Benn (1897 – 3 April 1980) was an Australian politician. Born in Darling Downs, Queensland, he was educated in Melbourne before returning to Queensland as a public servant. He was Director of Labour in Queensland during World War II. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Queensland. He remained a Senator until his retirement in 1967. Benn died in 1980.[1]