About Harry Moore
Lived 1924 – 2009 (aged 85). Harry Moore was an Australian politician.
Harry Frank Moore, (29 March 1924 – 14 August 2009) was an Australian Labor Party politician, elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for the Tuggerah from 1981 to 1988 and for Wyong from 1988 to 1991.
Moore was a veteran of World War II, in which he served in the Australian Army in the Pacific. In 1989, he was responsible for new laws in the New South Wales Parliament which legalised the traditional soldier's game of Two-up on Anzac Day each year.
Moore was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 1993 in recognition of his community service, and the Centenary Medal for his service to politics in 2001. He died in August 2009 from pneumonia.
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Who was Harry Moore?
Australian soldier, builder and politician (1924-2009)
When was Harry Moore born?
Harry Moore was born on 29 March 1924 in Sydney.
When did Harry Moore die?
Harry Moore died on 14 August 2009 in Norah Head.
What was Harry Moore's occupation?
Harry Moore was a politician.
What nationality was Harry Moore?
Harry Moore was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Harry Moore (Australian politician)
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