Ben Courtice
Benjamin Courtice (14 February 1881 – 7 January 1972) was an Australian politician who served as a Senator for Queensland from 1937 to 1962. He served as Minister for Trade and Customs under Ben Chifley from 1946 to 1949.
The Honourable Ben Courtice | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Trade and Customs | |
| In office 1 November 1946 – 19 December 1949 | |
| Prime Minister | Ben Chifley |
| Preceded by | James Fraser |
| Succeeded by | Neil O'Sullivan |
| Senator for Queensland | |
| In office 2 September 1937 – 30 June 1962 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 February 1881 Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 7 January 1972 (aged 90) Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse(s) | 1) Bertha Demaine 2) Elsie Dora Maud Joyner |
| Relations | Brian Courtice (nephew) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
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