Ralph Jacobi AM |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Hawker |
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In office 25 October 1969 – 5 June 1987 |
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Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Elizabeth Harvey |
Personal details | |
Born | 4 December 1928 |
Died | 16 January 2002 | (aged 73)
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Occupation | Naval officer |
Ralph Jacobi AM (4 December 1928 – 16 January 2002[1]) was a long-serving Australian Labor Party representative for the South Australian Division of Hawker in the Australian House of Representatives. He served from 25 October 1969 to his retirement on 5 June 1987.[2]
Before parliament, Jacobi was employed in the merchant navy and in trade union office. Jacobi had an interest in Australian Law, and during his term in parliament made a contribution to the Australian Law Reform Commission.
In 1987, knowledge of Jacobi's condition of lymphatic cancer became known, consequently nearly all members of the House of Representatives signed a petition for him to be appointed to the Order of Australia.
Parliament of Australia | ||
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Preceded by Electorate created |
Member for Hawker 1969–1987 |
Succeeded by Elizabeth Harvey |