Henry Pearce (politician)
| Henry Pearce | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Capricornia | |
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In office 10 December 1949 – 9 December 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Davidson |
| Succeeded by | George Gray |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
17 September 1917 Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Secretary |
Henry George Pearce (born 17 September 1917) was an Australian politician. Born in Rockhampton, Queensland, he attended state schools before becoming a retail manager, and then a full-time secretary with the Central Queensland Red Cross. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Capricornia. He held the seat until 1961, when he was defeated by George Gray of the Labor Party.[1]
Along with Bill Grayden, Pearce is the earliest surviving MP, and one of only two living "Forty-Niner" Liberal MPs.
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Charles Davidson |
Member for Capricornia 1949–1961 |
Succeeded by George Gray |
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