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'''John David Jess''', [[Order of the British Empire|CBE]] (15 April 1922 – 18 October 2003) was an [[Australia]]n politician. Born in [[Melbourne]], he attended [[Melbourne Grammar School]] He was a lieutenant in the CMF during WW2, serving in Melbourne and Queensland, before becoming an estate agent. He was elected to the [[Australian House of Representatives]] in a 1960 [[La Trobe by-election, 1960|by-election]] for the seat of [[Division of La Trobe|La Trobe]], representing the [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal Party]].<ref>Creighton Burns (1961), ''Parties and People. A Survey Based on the La Trobe Electorate'', Melbourne University Press, Parkville (Victoria)</ref> He held the seat until his defeat in 1972. He was instrumental in bringing about the second Royal Commission into the Voyager/Melbourne ship collision in 1964. He was known throughout his 12-year career in politics as the "Seeker of Justice" for his courage in fighting issues of justice. Jess died in 2003.<ref name=Psephos>{{cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-06-20}}</ref> |
'''John David Jess''', [[Order of the British Empire|CBE]] (15 April 1922 – 18 October 2003) was an [[Australia]]n politician. Born in [[Melbourne]], he attended [[Melbourne Grammar School]] He was a lieutenant in the CMF during WW2, serving in Melbourne and Queensland, before becoming an estate agent. He was elected to the [[Australian House of Representatives]] in a 1960 [[La Trobe by-election, 1960|by-election]] for the seat of [[Division of La Trobe|La Trobe]], representing the [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal Party]].<ref>Creighton Burns (1961), ''Parties and People. A Survey Based on the La Trobe Electorate'', Melbourne University Press, Parkville (Victoria)</ref> He held the seat until his defeat in 1972. He was instrumental in bringing about the second Royal Commission into the Voyager/Melbourne ship collision in 1964. He was known throughout his 12-year career in politics as the "Seeker of Justice" for his courage in fighting issues of justice. Jess died in 2003.<ref name=Psephos>{{cite web|last=Carr |first=Adam |title=Australian Election Archive |work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive |url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-06-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5QSilacl0?url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia |archivedate=20 July 2007 |df= }}</ref> |
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John Jess | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for La Trobe | |
| In office 9 April 1960 – 2 December 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Casey |
| Succeeded by | Tony Lamb |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 April 1922 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Died | 18 October 2003 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Estate agent |
John David Jess, CBE (15 April 1922 – 18 October 2003) was an Australian politician. Born in Melbourne, he attended Melbourne Grammar School He was a lieutenant in the CMF during WW2, serving in Melbourne and Queensland, before becoming an estate agent. He was elected to the Australian House of Representatives in a 1960 by-election for the seat of La Trobe, representing the Liberal Party.[1] He held the seat until his defeat in 1972. He was instrumental in bringing about the second Royal Commission into the Voyager/Melbourne ship collision in 1964. He was known throughout his 12-year career in politics as the "Seeker of Justice" for his courage in fighting issues of justice. Jess died in 2003.[2]
References
- ^ Creighton Burns (1961), Parties and People. A Survey Based on the La Trobe Electorate, Melbourne University Press, Parkville (Victoria)
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 20 June 2008.
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