Leslie Payne
Politician and military officer in Tasmania, Australia
About Leslie Payne
Lived 1888 – 1942 (aged 54). Leslie Payne was an Australian politician, soldier and businessperson.
Lieutenant-Colonel Leslie Herbert Payne (5 November 1888 – 23 December 1942) was an Australian politician and military officer.
He was born in Burnie, the son of Senator Herbert Payne. During the First World War, he served in the Australian Imperial Force. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in the 1918 New Year Honours.
In 1924, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as a Nationalist member for Denison in a recount following Robert Snowden's resignation. He was defeated at the 1925 state election. Payne died in Hobart in 1942.
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Who was Leslie Payne?
politician and military officer in Tasmania, Australia (1888–1942)
When was Leslie Payne born?
Leslie Payne was born on 5 November 1888 in Burnie.
When did Leslie Payne die?
Leslie Payne died on 23 December 1942 in Hobart.
What was Leslie Payne's occupation?
Leslie Payne was a politician, soldier and businessperson.
What nationality was Leslie Payne?
Leslie Payne was Australian.
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