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John Adamson

1910 – 1984

New South Wales politician

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Lived 1910 – 1984 (aged 73). John Adamson was an Australian politician.

John Clark Adamson (12 May 1910 – 8 March 1984) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for a single term from 1950 until 1953. He was a member of the Liberal Party.

Biography Adamson was born in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 12 May 1910. He was the son of a solicitor and was educated at Parramatta High School and Sydney Teachers College.

He worked as a school teacher in Rozelle, New South Wales, between 1938 and 1950, and was an alderman on Marrickville Municipal Council between 1944 and 1948. Adamson was elected to the New South Wales Parliament as the Liberal member for Concord at the January 1950 by-election caused by the death of the sitting member Brice Mutton. He retained the seat at the state election held that year but was defeated at the 1953 state election. He did not hold ministerial or party office. Adamson returned to teaching and was the deputy principal of Newtown Boys' High School between 1972 and 1975.

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Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Also known as
John Clark Adamson, John Adamson (New South Wales politician), John Adamson (Australian politician), John Adamson (politician)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Adamson?

New South Wales politician (1910-1984)

When was John Adamson born?

John Adamson was born on 12 May 1910 in North Sydney.

When did John Adamson die?

John Adamson died on 8 March 1984 in St Ives.

What was John Adamson's occupation?

John Adamson was a politician.

What nationality was John Adamson?

John Adamson was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Adamson

· Wikidata: Q8960901

· DBpedia: John Adamson (New South Wales politician)

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