Clem Hawke
Arthur Clarence "Clem" Hawke (5 March 1898 – 23 December 1989) was the General Secretary of the Australian Labor Party in South Australia 1919–20, and a Congregationalist minister.
The Reverend Clem Hawke | |
|---|---|
| General Secretary of the Australian Labor Party in South Australia | |
| In office 1919–1920 | |
| Appointed by | John Gunn |
| Leader | John Gunn |
Minister of the Congregational Church | |
| In office 1920–? | |
| Nominated by | W. G. Torr |
| Appointed by | Edward S. Kiek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Clarence Hawke 5 March 1898 Kapunda, South Australia |
| Died | 23 December 1989 (aged 91) Malvern, South Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse |
Edith Lee
(m. 1920; wid. 1979) |
| Children | Neil Hawke Bob Hawke |
| Relatives | See Hawke family |
| Education | School of Mines, Kapunda |
| Alma mater | Adelaide College of Divinity, Parkin Campus |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 6th Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
He was the father of Bob Hawke, Prime Minister of Australia 1983–91; and brother of Bert Hawke, MHA for Burra Burra, South Australia 1924–27 and Premier of Western Australia 1953–59.
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