Ivan Petch
Ivan John Petch (born 1 March 1939) is an Australian politician.
Born in Concord, New South Wales, Petch attended Putney Primary School and Fort Street Boys High School before receiving his tertiary education in electrical engineering and music at Sydney Technical College. He held various positions, including professional musician, electrical engineering consultant, company managing director (Independent Promotions Pty Ltd), and a licensed electrical contractor. He joined the Liberal Party in 1975.[1]
In 1977, Petch was elected to Ryde Municipal Council; he continued to hold this position until 1987, and from 1980–87 also sat on Sydney County Council, of which he was chairman 1984–85. From 1986–87 he was an executive member of the Local Government Association. He was active in the Ryde local area as Chairman of the Ryde Red Cross Calling Appeal 1978–84, President of the Ryde Lions Club 1985–86, and honorary member of the Ryde Rotary Club. He was also appointed a Commander of the Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem.[1]
In 1988, Petch was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the Liberal member for Gladesville. He held the seat until 1995, when he was defeated by Labor candidate and future Deputy Premier John Watkins.[1] He contested the 1999 and 2007 state elections as an independent candidate for Ryde, but was defeated.
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- ^ a b c "The Hon. Ivan John Petch (1939- )". Former Members. Parliament of New South Wales. 2008. http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/members.nsf/1fb6ebed995667c2ca256ea100825164/d73aa70de7ff29a5ca256e4e001bdb7c. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
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| Preceded by Rodney Cavalier |
Member for Gladesville 1988 – 1995 |
Succeeded by John Watkins |
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