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Kenneth Morris

1903 – 1978

Politician, businessman and farmer, Deputy Premier of Queensland, Australia

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About Kenneth Morris

Lived 1903 – 1978 (aged 74). Kenneth Morris was an Australian politician, businessperson, farmer, army officer, pastoral farming and shoemaking.

Sir Kenneth James Morris (22 October 1903 – 1 June 1978) was an Australian politician who served as the Deputy Premier of Queensland from 1957 until 1962.

Early life Born in Brisbane, he was educated at Brisbane Grammar School before becoming the director of his family's boot manufacturing firm. In 1931, he married Ettie Louise Dunlop.

Morris served in the military 1939–1944, in Britain (1940), Tobruk (1941) and Egypt (1942); rising to the rank of Major.

He stepped down as leader in August 1962 and as Deputy Premier in September for health reasons, and moved to Cooktown where he cultivated legume seed. He retired in 1967.

Personal life Morris died in 1978 at Chermside, Brisbane.

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Important facts

Born
22 October 1903, Brisbane
Birth century
20th century
Died
1 June 1978, Chermside
Occupation
Politician, businessperson, farmer, army officer, Pastoral farming, Shoemaking
Nationality
Australia
Education
Brisbane Grammar School
Positions held
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, Member of the Australian Senate, Deputy Premier of Queensland
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Sir Kenneth Morris, Sir Kenneth James Morris, Kenneth Morris (Australian politician), Kenneth Morris (Queensland politician), Kenneth Morris (politician)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kenneth Morris?

politician, businessman and farmer, Deputy Premier of Queensland, Australia (1903-1978)

When was Kenneth Morris born?

Kenneth Morris was born on 22 October 1903 in Brisbane.

When did Kenneth Morris die?

Kenneth Morris died on 1 June 1978 in Chermside.

What was Kenneth Morris's occupation?

Kenneth Morris was a politician, businessperson, farmer, army officer, pastoral farming and shoemaking.

What nationality was Kenneth Morris?

Kenneth Morris was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenneth Morris

· Wikidata: Q6390500

· DBpedia: Kenneth Morris (politician)

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