Geoffrey Brown (Australian politician)
| Geoffrey Brown MBE | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for McMillan | |
|
In office 10 December 1949 – 14 October 1955 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Buchanan |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
25 April 1894 Colac, Victoria |
| Died |
14 October 1955 (aged 61) Parkville, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | Cambridge University |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
Geoffrey William Brown MBE (25 April 1894 – 14 October 1955) was an Australian politician.
Born in Colac, Victoria, he attended Geelong Grammar School and then Cambridge University in England. He served in the military 1914–19 and was then with the British Colonial Service. He returned to Australia to become an orchardist in Merricks. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for the new seat of McMillan. He held the seat until his death in 1955.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-20.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
|---|---|---|
| New division | Member for McMillan 1949–1955 |
Succeeded by Alexander Buchanan |
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