About John Wilton
Lived 1925 – 2002 (aged 77). John Wilton was an Australian politician.
John Wilton (31 January 1925 – 13 October 2002) was the member for Broadmeadows in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1962 to 1985. He was a member of the Labor Party.
Wilton was born in Penguin, Tasmania and was a member of the Second Australian Imperial Force 1942–1947, S.W. Pacific, Japan. He lived in Niddrie, Victoria from 1949; engine driver, first class, 1949–1956, Federated Engine Drivers' and Firemen's Association shop steward Newport Powerhouse; self-employed carrier 1956–1962. He was a member of Niddrie High School, Broadmeadows, Glenroy and Fawkner Technical College Councils, Niddrie State School committee, Airport West Progress Association; trustee Broadmeadows Hospital, Fawkner-Campbellfield Community Health Centre; founding member Victorian Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre 1971, chairman for 24 years; delegate to Constitutional Conventions. OAM June 1987. Keilor shire councillor 1958–1960.
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Who was John Wilton?
Australian politician
When was John Wilton born?
John Wilton was born on 31 January 1925.
When did John Wilton die?
John Wilton died on 13 October 2002.
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John Wilton was a politician.
What nationality was John Wilton?
John Wilton was Australian.
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