John Howse
Australian politician (1913–2002)
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John Brooke Howse (10 October 1913 – 11 July 2002) was an Australian politician. He was born in Orange, New South Wales, the son of Sir Neville Howse, a minister in the Nationalist government of Stanley Bruce. He attended Geelong Grammar School and the University of Sydney before becoming a company director. He underwent military service 1939–46;[1] on his return, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives for the Liberal Party, defeating Labor's John Breen for his father's old seat of Calare. He held the seat until he resigned on 28 September 1960, becoming a manager and company director. He died in 2002.[2]
Preceded byJohn Breen
Succeeded byJohn England
Born10 October 1913
Died11 July 2002 (aged 88)
Canberra, Australia
John Howse | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Calare | |
| In office 28 September 1946 – 28 September 1960 | |
| Preceded by | John Breen |
| Succeeded by | John England |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 October 1913 |
| Died | 11 July 2002 (aged 88) Canberra, Australia |
| Party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Relations | Neville Howse (father) |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Company director |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Australia |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1939–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
