About Stan Lapham
Lived 1908 – 1987 (aged 79). Stan Lapham was an Australian politician.
Stanley Edward Lapham (born 21 April 1908 in Kalgoorlie – died 14 December 1987 ) was a Labor politician from Western Australia. He held the seat of North Perth in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 14 February 1953, losing it to Liberal Ray O'Connor in 1959. He unsuccessfully contested the seat of Karrinyup in 1962 and 1965. He finally won in 1968 and held it until 1974.
In 1957 Lapham joined with Bill Grayden, Pastor Doug Nicholls and others in an expedition to the Warburton Ranges in central Australia to highlight the poor health of Australian Aborigines. The party produced a film which showed malnourished people in the region.
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Who was Stan Lapham?
Australian politician (1908–1987)
When was Stan Lapham born?
Stan Lapham was born on 21 April 1908.
When did Stan Lapham die?
Stan Lapham died on 14 December 1987.
What was Stan Lapham's occupation?
Stan Lapham was a politician.
What nationality was Stan Lapham?
Stan Lapham was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stan Lapham. https://biography.guide/stan-lapham/
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