Background
He was born in Plympton, South Australia and served with the Royal Australian Air Force during World World War World War II
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He was born in Plympton, South Australia and served with the Royal Australian Air Force during World World War World War II
In 1951 he was secretary of the Boot Trade Employes" Federation. He was elected for the Labor Party to a Central district Number. 1 in March 1965, held the seat through the 1975 elections, when the Legislative Council reverted to election by the State acting as a single electorate, and retired in 1979
He served as Minister for Health March 1973 to March 1979 and Chief Secretary June 1975 to October 1977.
He briefly served as 42nd Attorney-General of South Australia from 15 March 1979 to 30 April 1979.
He was involved with several charitable bodies, notably Orana Incorporated and the Blind Welfare Association of South Australia. He was awarded the Order of Australia for parliamentary service and services to the community in June 1983.
