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Herbert Dunn

1883 – 1952

Australian politician

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Lived 1883 – 1952 (aged 69). Herbert Dunn was an Australian and British politician.

Herbert Charles Dunn (6 March 1883 – 11 September 1952) was an Australian politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Stirling from 1938 to 1952. He was an independent until 1940 when he joined the Liberal and Country League.

Dunn was born at Woodchester and attended the Woodchester and Strathalbyn public schools. He was a farmer in the Finniss district before entering politics, later retiring to Strathalbyn. He was a District Council of Strathalbyn councillor and its chairman for over a decade prior to his election to parliament, was a Justice of the Peace, and served on the committee of the Strathalbyn Agricultural Society.

He was elected to the House of Assembly as an independent at the 1938 election, defeating long serving Liberal and Country League MP Percy Heggaton.

In August 1952, Dunn was defeated for Liberal and Country League preselection by William Jenkins for the 1953 election and announced his intention to run as an unendorsed candidate. However, after being ill for some time, he died in office on 11 September that year, and was buried at Strathalbyn.

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Member of the South Australian House of Assembly
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Herbert Charles Dunn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Herbert Dunn?

Australian politician

When was Herbert Dunn born?

Herbert Dunn was born on 6 March 1883 in Woodchester.

When did Herbert Dunn die?

Herbert Dunn died on 11 September 1952.

What was Herbert Dunn's occupation?

Herbert Dunn was a politician.

What nationality was Herbert Dunn?

Herbert Dunn was Australian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herbert Dunn

· Wikidata: Q20859319

· DBpedia: Herbert Dunn (politician)

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