About Joe Sexton
Lived 1905 – 1974 (aged 68). Joe Sexton was an Australian politician.
Joseph Clement Leonard Sexton (24 November 1905 – 21 April 1974) was a Labor member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1958 to 1966, representing the Division of Adelaide, South Australia.
Sexton gained preselection for Adelaide after sitting MP Cyril Chambers was expelled from the Labor Party for attacking the then leadership of H. V. Evatt in August 1957.
Sexton was defeated by Liberal candidate Andrew Jones at the 1966 federal election. He unsuccessfully sought Labor preselection to re-contest the seat in 1968, but was defeated by Chris Hurford.
Sexton died of a heart attack while on holiday in New Zealand in 1974.
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Who was Joe Sexton?
Australian politician
When was Joe Sexton born?
Joe Sexton was born on 24 November 1905 in Strathalbyn.
When did Joe Sexton die?
Joe Sexton died on 21 April 1974.
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Joe Sexton was a politician.
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Joe Sexton was Australian.
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