Jack Mortimer

Jack Mortimer (30 October 1912 – 8 February 1973) was an Australian politician. He received a primary education before becoming a farmer in South Australia. He served in the military from 1942 to 1946^[1] and returned as a waterside worker in Port Lincoln where he was a branch secretary of the Waterside Workers' Federation.^[2] In 1963, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Grey. He held the seat until his defeat in 1966, after which he became a businessman in Port Lincoln. Mortimer died by drowning at Port Hedland in 1973.^[3][4]

Preceded byEdgar Russell

Succeeded byDon Jessop

Born(1912-10-30)30 October 1912

Magill, South Australia

Died8 February 1973(1973-02-08) (aged 60)

Port Hedland, Western Australia

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Jack Mortimer
Member of the Australian Parliament for Grey
In office 1 June 1963 – 26 November 1966
Preceded by	Edgar Russell
Succeeded by	Don Jessop
Personal details
Born	(1912-10-30)30 October 1912 Magill, South Australia
Died	8 February 1973(1973-02-08) (aged 60) Port Hedland, Western Australia
Party	Australian Labor Party
Spouse	Melva Winfield Bähr
Children	2
Occupation	Waterside worker

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