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Jim Ramsay

1930 – 2013

Australian politician

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Lived 1930 – 2013 (aged 83). Jim Ramsay was an Australian politician.

James Halford Ramsay (12 February 1930 – 22 August 2013) was an Australian politician. He was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, representing the seat of Balwyn. He was also a minister in the cabinets of Dick Hamer and Lindsay Thompson.

Personal life James Halford Ramsay was born in Camberwell, Melbourne, on 12 February 1930, the third of four children of Australian-born parents, Alan William Ramsay, printer and publisher, and Beatrice Agnes Ramsay (née Kent), physiotherapist. He was raised with his siblings Tom, Mary and Bill in the family home in Chaucer Crescent, Canterbury, and educated at East Camberwell Primary School before secondary education at Scotch College, Hawthorn.

After working with his father Alan at publisher Ramsay Ware, Jim was elected to the Victorian parliament as the MLA for Balwyn in 1973 where he served for 15 years.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
University of Melbourne
Positions held
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
Also known as
James Halford Ramsay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jim Ramsay?

Australian politician (1930-2013)

When was Jim Ramsay born?

Jim Ramsay was born on 12 February 1930 in Camberwell.

When did Jim Ramsay die?

Jim Ramsay died on 22 August 2013.

What was Jim Ramsay's occupation?

Jim Ramsay was a politician.

What nationality was Jim Ramsay?

Jim Ramsay was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Ramsay

· Wikidata: Q15993421

· DBpedia: Jim Ramsay

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