Hugh Roberton

Hugh Stevenson Roberton (18 December 1900 – 13 March 1987) was an Australian politician. A member of the Country Party, he served as Minister for Social Services in the Menzies government from 1956 to 1965. He later served as Ambassador to Ireland from 1965 to 1967.

This article is about the Australian politician. For the Scottish composer, see Hugh S. Roberton.

The Honourable
Hugh Roberton
Minister for Social Services
In office
28 February 1956 – 21 January 1965
Prime MinisterRobert Menzies
Preceded byWilliam McMahon
Succeeded byReginald Swartz
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Riverina
In office
10 December 1949 – 21 January 1965
Preceded byJoe Langtry
Succeeded byBill Armstrong
Personal details
Born(1900-12-18)18 December 1900
Glasgow, Scotland
Died13 March 1987(1987-03-13) (aged 86)
Canberra, Australia
Political partyCountry
Spouses
Marjorie Wyllie
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(m. 1926⁠–⁠1970)​
    Eileen McLeod
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    (m. 1972)​
    RelationsSir Hugh Roberton (father)
    Children1 daughter
    OccupationFarmer, writer
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