Ralph Jacobi
| Ralph Jacobi AM | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Hawker | |
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In office 25 October 1969 – 5 June 1987 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth Harvey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 December 1928 |
| Died | 16 January 2002 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
Ralph Jacobi AM (4 December 1928 – 16 January 2002[1]) was a long-serving Australian Labor Party representative for the South Australian Division of Hawker in the Australian House of Representatives. He served from 25 October 1969 to his retirement on 5 June 1987.[2]
Before parliament, Jacobi was employed in the merchant navy and in trade union office. Jacobi had an interest in Australian Law, and during his term in parliament made a contribution to the Australian Law Reform Commission.
In 1987, as knowledge of Jacobi's condition of lymphatic cancer became known, nearly all members of the House of Representatives signed a petition for him to receive an award in the Order of Australia. He was appointed a Member of the Order in the Queen's Birthday Honours 1987.[3]
Ralph Jacobi died in 2002, aged 73.
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| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Electorate created |
Member for Hawker 1969–1987 |
Succeeded by Elizabeth Harvey |