John Jess
| John Jess CBE | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for La Trobe | |
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In office 9 April 1960 – 2 December 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Casey |
| Succeeded by | Tony Lamb |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
15 April 1922 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Died | 18 October 2003 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Estate agent |
John David Jess, CBE (15 April 1922 – 18 October 2003) was an Australian politician. Born in Melbourne, he attended Melbourne Grammar School He was a lieutenant in the CMF during WW2, serving in Melbourne and Queensland, before becoming an estate agent. He was elected to the Australian House of Representatives in a 1960 by-election for the seat of La Trobe, representing the Liberal Party.[1] He held the seat until his defeat in 1972. He was instrumental in bringing about the second Royal Commission into the Voyager/Melbourne ship collision in 1964. He was known throughout his 12-year career in politics as the "Seeker of Justice" for his courage in fighting issues of justice. Jess died in 2003.[2]
References
- ↑ Creighton Burns (1961), Parties and People. A Survey Based on the La Trobe Electorate, Melbourne University Press, Parkville (Victoria)
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-06-20.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Richard Casey |
Member for La Trobe 1960 – 1972 |
Succeeded by Tony Lamb |
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