Английская Википедия:David Brookman (Australian politician)

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use Australian English David Norman Brookman (24 March 1917 – 22 May 2000) was a politician in the State of South Australia.

History

David Brookman was born in Melbourne the son of Norman Brookman (1884–1949), and his wife Ada Mary Dorothy "Nan" Brookman, née Burden, (1889–). His father Norman, who died in a car crash, was a son of Sir George Brookman (1840–1927).

David was educated at St Peter's College and Roseworthy College where he gained his Diploma of Agriculture in 1938,[1] and took over his father's farm at Meadows.

He served in World War II as an artillery officer in the Middle East and Borneo[2] with the 2nd AIF 2/7 Australian Field Regiment 9th Div.[3]

He was elected to the seat of Electoral district of Alexandra in the House of Assembly for the Liberal and Country League in 1948, filling the seat made vacant by the death of Sir Hubert Hudd, and held that seat until 1973. He served as Minister for Agriculture 1958–1965, and Minister for Lands 1968–1970.[4]

Other interests

He was a member of the Adelaide Club and the Royal Adelaide Golf Club.[3]

Family

He married Alison Harvey on 1 October 1946 and lived at Meadows, later Dutton Terrace, Medindie. They had two children:

  • Henry (26 November 1948 – )
  • Katherine (22 March 1953 – )

References

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  1. Шаблон:Cite news
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  3. 3,0 3,1 Barnier, Cheryl (ed.) Notable Australians 1978; Paul Hamlyn Pty Ltd. Australia Шаблон:ISBN
  4. Шаблон:Cite SA-parl