Mick Cotter
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| Mick Cotter OAM | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Kalgoorlie | |
| In office 13 December 1975 – 18 October 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Collard |
| Succeeded by | Graeme Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 March 1935 Yarram, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Pastoralist, prospector |
John Francis "Mick" Cotter, OAM (born 21 March 1935) is a retired Australian politician. Born in Yarram, Victoria, he was a pastoralist, miner, prospector and contractor before entering politics. Having moved to Western Australia, he was elected to Coolgardie Shire Council in 1965. In 1974 he left the council, and in 1975 he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Kalgoorlie, defeating long-serving Labor member Fred Collard. He held the seat until his defeat in 1980.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Fred Collard |
Member for Kalgoorlie 1975 – 1980 |
Succeeded by Graeme Campbell |
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