Hubert Lawrence Anthony

Hubert Lawrence "Larry" Anthony (12 March 1897 – 12 July 1957) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Country Party and held ministerial office in the governments of Arthur Fadden and Robert Menzies, serving as Minister for Transport (1941), Postmaster-General (1949–1956), and Minister for Civil Aviation (1951–1954). A soldier and banana-grower before entering politics, he represented the New South Wales seat of Richmond from 1937 to 1957, which was later held by his son Doug Anthony and grandson Larry Anthony.

The Honourable
Larry Anthony
Minister for Civil Aviation
In office
11 May 1951 – 9 July 1954
Prime MinisterRobert Menzies
Preceded byThomas White
Succeeded byAthol Townley
Postmaster-General of Australia
In office
19 December 1949 – 11 January 1956
Prime MinisterRobert Menzies
Preceded byDon Cameron
Succeeded byCharles Davidson
Minister for Transport
In office
26 June 1941 – 7 October 1941
Prime MinisterRobert Menzies
Arthur Fadden
Preceded byPosition re-established
Succeeded byGeorge Lawson
Member of the Australian Parliament for Richmond
In office
23 October 1937 – 12 July 1957
Preceded byRoland Green
Succeeded byDoug Anthony
Personal details
Born(1897-03-12)12 March 1897
Warren, New South Wales Colony, British Empire
Died12 July 1957(1957-07-12) (aged 60)
Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyCountry
Relations
RelativesAnthony family
Occupation
  • Farmer
  • Soldier
  • Politician
Military service
Allegiance Australia
Branch/service Australian Army
Years of service1914–1916
RankSapper
UnitFirst Australian Imperial Force
Commands2nd Signal Troop (Engineers)
Battles/warsWorld War I
 • Gallipoli campaign
Service number521
Active duty25 July – 10 August 1915
Discharge reasonMedically unfit
Awards
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