John England (politician)
John Armstrong England CMG (12 October 1911 – 18 June 1985) was an Australian politician and Administrator of the Northern Territory.
John England | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Calare | |
| In office 5 November 1960 – 11 November 1975 | |
| Preceded by | John Howse |
| Succeeded by | Sandy Mackenzie |
| Administrator of the Northern Territory | |
| In office 1 June 1978 – 1 January 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Jock Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Eric Johnston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1911 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Died | 18 June 1985 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Country Party |
| Occupation | Bank officer, farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Early life
Born in Sydney, John England attended state schools and then Brisbane Boys' College.
Career
He was a bank officer before undertaking military service from 1942 to 1946.[1] From 1947 he was a farmer near Grenfell in New South Wales. In 1960, England was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Calare, in the by-election caused by the resignation of John Howse. He held the seat until his retirement in 1975.
In 1978, he was appointed Administrator of the Northern Territory, a position he held until 1981.
In the New Year's Honours of 1979, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George.[2]
Death
He died in 1985.[3]
References
- World War II Nominal Roll
- It's an Honour
- Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 11 May 2008.