About Jack Marks
Lived 1924 – 1998 (aged 73). Jack Marks was an Australian politician.
Albert John Marks, best known as Jack Marks (20 December 1924 – 2 October 1998) was an Australian politician and trade union official.
Early life Marks was born in 1924 in the western suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. His father, also Albert Marks, was a shop manager.
Marks served in the Royal Australian Air Force between 1943 and 1946.
Political career Marks was elected as a councillor of the City of Perth in 1988. He served as deputy to Lord Mayor Reg Withers in 1993.
In 1995 Marks became the first mayor of the Town of Vincent when commissioners that had replaced Council when the City of Perth was split were, in turn, replaced by an elected Council in May 1995.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Marks?
Australian politician and trade union official
When was Jack Marks born?
Jack Marks was born on 20 December 1924 in Cottesloe.
When did Jack Marks die?
Jack Marks died on 2 October 1998 in Mount Lawley.
What was Jack Marks's occupation?
Jack Marks was a politician.
What nationality was Jack Marks?
Jack Marks was Australian.
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