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Mervyn Lee

1920 – 2009

Australian politician

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About Mervyn Lee

Lived 1920 – 2009 (aged 89). Mervyn Lee was an Australian politician, civil servant and merchant.

Mervyn William Lee (18 August 1920 – 13 December 2009) was an Australian politician who served as the Liberal member for Lalor from 1966 to 1969. He died in December 2009 at the age of 89.

Early life and war service Born in Broadford, Victoria in August 1920, he was educated at Kingswood College in Melbourne before becoming a Commonwealth public servant. After serving in the Royal Australian Navy in World War II 1941–46, he became a drapery and hardware merchant. He played Australian rules football for Acton in the Canberra Australian National Football League and while captain of Acton in 1947 won the Mulrooney Medal.

Political career In 1966, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Lalor, defeating long-serving Labor member Reg Pollard.

Prior to the 1969 election, a redistribution shrunk Lalor to a quarter of its size in south-western Melbourne. The redistribution erased his majority and gave Labor a notional six-percent majority. As a result, Lee went to unsuccessfully contest Bendigo instead. He had early considered standing as the Liberal candidate at the 1969 Bendigo by-election, which would have required a by-election in Lalor.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Kingswood College
Positions held
Member of the Australian House of Representatives
Awards
Mulrooney Medal
Also known as
Mervyn William Lee

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mervyn Lee?

Australian politician (1920-2009)

When was Mervyn Lee born?

Mervyn Lee was born on 18 August 1920 in Broadford.

When did Mervyn Lee die?

Mervyn Lee died on 13 December 2009 in Kilmore, Victoria.

What was Mervyn Lee's occupation?

Mervyn Lee was a politician, civil servant and merchant.

What nationality was Mervyn Lee?

Mervyn Lee was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mervyn Lee

· Wikidata: Q6820922

· DBpedia: Mervyn Lee

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