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Jack Jennings

1923 – 1995

South Australian politician

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Lived 1923 – 1995 (aged 71). Jack Jennings was an Australian politician.

John Joseph (Jack) Jennings (6 December 1923 – 28 March 1995) was an Australian politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly seats of Prospect from 1953 to 1956, Enfield from 1956 to 1970, and Ross Smith from 1970 to 1977 for the Labor Party.

Prior to entering politics, he was a clerk in the accountancy department of an Adelaide stock firm. He was secretary of the Prospect Labor committee and was the youngest member of the party's state executive. He was also the returning officer and a branch council member of the Federated Clerks' Union. He struggled with ill health during his parliamentary career, which was touted as a reason he never made Cabinet despite being a brilliant speaker who was once considered a potential leader. He was Government Whip, served on the Public Works Committee for nineteen years and was a member of the Joint Committee on Subordinate Legislation.

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Member of the South Australian House of Assembly
Also known as
John Joseph Jennings, John Jennings, Joe Jennings, Jack Jennings (South Australian politician), Jack Jennings (Australian politician), Jack Jennings (politician)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Jennings?

South Australian politician (1923–1995)

When was Jack Jennings born?

Jack Jennings was born on 6 December 1923.

When did Jack Jennings die?

Jack Jennings died on 28 March 1995.

What was Jack Jennings's occupation?

Jack Jennings was a politician.

What nationality was Jack Jennings?

Jack Jennings was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Jennings

· Wikidata: Q16866478

· DBpedia: Jack Jennings (politician)

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