Clarrie Martin
Major Clarence Edward Martin QC (2 February 1900 – 5 September 1953) was an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1930 until 1932 and from 1939 until his death in 1953. He was variously a member of the Australian Labor Party (NSW), the Industrial Labor Party and the Labor Party (ALP). He was the Attorney General of New South Wales from 1941 until 1953 and also held the position of Minister for Transport for six months prior to his death.
Major The Honourable Clarrie Martin | |
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| 36th Attorney General of New South Wales | |
| In office 16 May 1941 – 23 February 1953 | |
| Premier | William McKell James McGirr Joseph Cahill |
| Preceded by | Sir Henry Manning |
| Succeeded by | Bill Sheahan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 February 1900 Ballarat, Colony of Victoria |
| Died | 5 September 1953 (aged 53) Centennial Park, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch) Australian Labor Party (NSW) Industrial Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Janet Wrightson (m.1933–1953; his death) |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney (B.Ec. 1923, M.Ec. 1932, LL.B. 1936) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 2nd AIF Combined Operational Services Command |
| Battles/wars | Second World War
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