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Fred Finch

1945 – 2018

Australian politician

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About Fred Finch

Lived 1945 – 2018 (aged 73). Fred Finch was an Australian politician.

Frederick Arthur Finch (16 June 1945 – 12 November 2018) was an Australian politician, a Country Liberal Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1997, representing Wagaman until 1987 and Leanyer thereafter.

Early and personal life

Finch was born in Port Kembla, New South Wales. He graduated from the University of Wollongong in 1969 with a B.S. degree in civil engineering and then worked at the Sydney Water Board. In 1974 Finch moved to Darwin, Northern Territory, where he became partner in a firm of consulting engineers.

He was a prominent member of Lions Clubs Australia: an active member of the Lions Club of Darwin Casuarina for around 20 years, serving as President and in many other responsible positions both locally and at a District level, notably Zone Chairman (twice) and Deputy District Governor 201S3 (twice).

Political career

In 1984, Finch, encouraged by the Chief Minister Paul Everingham, won a legislative seat as a member of the Country Liberal Party.

Recognition Around 2000, he was appointed Honorary Lion by his old club, Darwin Casuarina.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
Awards
Member of the Order of Australia; Australian Sports Medal
Also known as
Frederick Arthur Finch

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fred Finch?

Australian politician

When was Fred Finch born?

Fred Finch was born on 16 June 1945.

When did Fred Finch die?

Fred Finch died on 12 November 2018.

What was Fred Finch's occupation?

Fred Finch was a politician.

What nationality was Fred Finch?

Fred Finch was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fred Finch

· Wikidata: Q5495133

· DBpedia: Fred Finch (politician)

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