About John L. Travers
Lived 1899 – 1979 (aged 79). John L. Travers was a British and Australian politician, lawyer and judge.
John Leo Travers (20 October 1899 – 23 February 1979) was an Australian lawyer and politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Torrens from 1953 to 1956 for the Liberal and Country League.
Travers was later appointed as a judge in the Supreme Court of South Australia. He served in that capacity from 14 May 1962 to 19 October 1969.
Travers had served in the Legal Corp of the Australian Army during World War II.
He is buried in the Catholic section of Centennial Park Cemetery.
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Who was John L. Travers?
Australian politician and judge
When was John L. Travers born?
John L. Travers was born on 20 October 1899.
When did John L. Travers die?
John L. Travers died on 23 February 1979.
What was John L. Travers's occupation?
John L. Travers was a politician, lawyer and judge.
What nationality was John L. Travers?
John L. Travers was British and Australian.
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