Joe Clark (Australian politician)
Joseph James Clark, CBE (29 July 1897 – 9 December 1992) was a Labor Party politician, serving in the Australian House of Representatives as the Member for Darling from 15 September 1934 to 29 September 1969, a term of 35 years, 14 days making him one of the longest-serving members of the House of Representatives.
Joe Clark CBE | |
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| Father of the House | |
| In office 31 July 1963 – 29 September 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Eddie Ward |
| Succeeded by | John McEwen |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Darling | |
| In office 15 September 1934 – 29 September 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Blakeley |
| Succeeded by | John FitzPatrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 July 1897 Coonamble, New South Wales |
| Died | 9 December 1992 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Lang Labor (1934–36) Labor (1936–69) |
| Occupation | Tailor |
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