Martin Nicholls
| Martin Nicholls | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bonython | |
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In office 30 November 1963 – 30 September 1977 | |
| 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]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Norman Makin |
Member for Bonython 1963–1977 |
Succeeded by Neal Blewett |
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