About John Orchard
Lived 1906 – 1995 (aged 89). John Orchard was an Australian politician.
John Raymond Orchard (29 March 1906 – 20 June 1995) was an Australian politician.
He was born in Launceston. He received a Bachelor of Arts in 1929 and a Master of Arts in 1942. In 1948, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as a Liberal member for Bass. In 1954, he resigned to contest Cornwall in the Legislative Council, winning the seat. He resigned in 1961, but returned as the member for Launceston in 1966. He was forced to vacate his seat in 1968; his disqualification was removed by act of parliament, but he was defeated in the by-election. He published his autobiography, Not to Yield, in 1982.
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Who was John Orchard?
Australian politician
When was John Orchard born?
John Orchard was born on 29 March 1906 in Launceston.
When did John Orchard die?
John Orchard died on 20 June 1995.
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John Orchard was a politician.
What nationality was John Orchard?
John Orchard was Australian.
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· DBpedia: John Orchard (Australian politician)
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