Dudley Erwin
George Dudley Erwin (20 August 1917 – 29 October 1984) was an Australian politician who served in the House of Representatives from 1955 to 1975, representing the Liberal Party. He was Chief Government Whip from 1967 to 1969, and played a role in the ascension of John Gorton to the prime ministership after the disappearance of Harold Holt. He was briefly Minister for Air in 1969, but a falling out with Gorton ended his ministerial career.
The Honourable Dudley Erwin | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Air | |
| In office 13 February 1969 – 12 November 1969 | |
| Prime Minister | John Gorton |
| Preceded by | Gordon Freeth |
| Succeeded by | Tom Drake-Brockman |
| Leader of the House | |
| In office 13 February 1969 – 12 November 1969 | |
| Leader | John Gorton |
| Preceded by | Billy Snedden |
| Succeeded by | Billy Snedden |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Ballaarat | |
| In office 10 December 1955 – 11 November 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Joshua |
| Succeeded by | Jim Short |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 August 1917 Winchelsea, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 29 October 1984 (aged 67) Canberra, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouses | Alma Cleburne
(m. 1944; div. 1957)Virginia Burrows
(m. 1962, divorced)Gwenda Potter (m. 1977) |
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