About Les MacFarlane
Lived 1919 – 1986 (aged 66). Les MacFarlane was an Australian politician.
John Leslie Stuart MacFarlane (26 March 1919 – 15 January 1986) was an Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Elsey in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1974 to 1983. He was Speaker from 1975 to 1984.
Before his election to parliament, MacFarlane was chair of the "Rights for Whites Committee", which opposed land rights for Aboriginal Australians.
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Who was Les MacFarlane?
Australian politician (1919-1986)
When was Les MacFarlane born?
Les MacFarlane was born on 26 March 1919.
When did Les MacFarlane die?
Les MacFarlane died on 15 January 1986.
What was Les MacFarlane's occupation?
Les MacFarlane was a politician.
What nationality was Les MacFarlane?
Les MacFarlane was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les MacFarlane. https://biography.guide/les-macfarlane/
MLA: "Les MacFarlane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-macfarlane/.
Chicago: "Les MacFarlane." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-macfarlane/.
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