Edward St John
Edward Henry St John QC (pr: Sinj'n) (15 August 1916 – 24 October 1994) was a prominent Australian barrister, anti-nuclear activist and Liberal politician in the 1960s. His political career came to a controversial end after he criticised the Prime Minister John Gorton. His book A Time to Speak was an account of his eventful three years in politics from 1966 to 1969. Justice Michael Kirby described St John as a "contradictory, restless, reforming spirit".
Edward St John | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Warringah | |
| In office 26 November 1966 – 25 October 1969 | |
| Preceded by | John Cockle |
| Succeeded by | Michael MacKellar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Henry St John 15 August 1916 Boggabri, New South Wales |
| Died | 24 October 1994 (aged 78) Sydney |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal (1966–1969) Independent (1969) |
| Spouse(s) | Sylvette Cargher; Valerie Winslow |
| Children | Madeleine St John Colette St John Oliver St John Edward "Ed" St John Patrick St John |
| Occupation | Barrister |
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