| Martin Nicholls | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Division of Bonython |
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| In office 30 November 1963 – 30 September 1977 |
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| Preceded by | Norman Makin |
| Succeeded by | Neal Blewett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 April 1917 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 3 May 1983 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Relations | Theo Nicholls (uncle) |
| Occupation | Tramwayman |
Martin Henry Nicholls (3 April 1917 – 3 May 1983) was an Australian politician. Born in Adelaide, South Australia, he received a primary education before becoming a tramwayman and serving in the military 1940-1945. The nephew of Senator Theo Nicholls, he was President of the South Australian Tramways Union and Secretary of the South Australian Labor Party from 1958 to 1963. He was also a member of the ALP Federal Executive 1959-1969. In 1963, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Bonython. He held the seat until his resignation on 30 September 1977 (no by-election was held due to proximity to the upcoming federal election). Nicholls died in 1983.[1]
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Norman Makin |
Member for Bonython 1963 – 1977 |
Succeeded by Neal Blewett |