Frank Field (Australian politician)
| Frank Field | |
|---|---|
| 10th Deputy Premier of Victoria | |
| In office 21 November 1945 – 20 November 1947 | |
| Premier | John Cain |
| Preceded by | Thomas Maltby |
| Succeeded by | John McDonald |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Dandenong | |
| In office 2 October 1937 – 9 October 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Groves |
| Succeeded by | William Dawnay-Mould |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Field 23 December 1904 Carlton North, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 4 June 1985 (aged 80) Sandringham, Victoria, Australia |
| Resting place | Cheltenham Memorial Park |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Aileen Mary O'Brien (m. 1934–80) |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Profession | Solicitor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1947 |
| Rank | Flying Officer |
| Unit | 1 Embarkation Depot |
Francis "Frank" Field (23 December 1904 – 4 June 1985) was an Australian politician.
Born in North Carlton to public servant William John Field and Kate Emily Honeybone, he attended St Mary's Primary School in Dandenong and St Kevin's College before studying at Melbourne University, from which he graduated with a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Law. In 1930 he was admitted as a solicitor, practising in Dandenong and Melbourne. On 23 June 1934 Field married Aileen Mary O'Brien, with whom he had five children. He was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly in 1937 as the Labor member for Dandenong. In September 1943 he was briefly Minister of Public Instruction; after serving in the Royal Australian Air Force (1942–45) he resumed the office in November 1945, when he was also appointed Deputy Premier. He lost his seat at the 1947 election.[1]
References
- ↑ "Field, Francis". Parliament of Victoria. 1985. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
| Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frank Groves |
Member for Dandenong 1937–1947 |
Succeeded by William Dawnay-Mould |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Albert Lind |
Minister of Public Instruction 1943 |
Succeeded by Thomas Hollway |
| Preceded by Leslie Hollins |
Minister of Public Instruction 1945–1947 |
Succeeded by Wilfrid Kent Hughes |
| Preceded by Thomas Maltby |
Deputy Premier of Victoria 1945–1947 |
Succeeded by John McDonald |