John Cramer (Australian politician)
Sir John Oscar Cramer (18 February 1896 – 18 May 1994) was an Australian businessman and politician. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served in federal parliament from 1949 to 1974, representing the seat of Bennelong. He served as Minister for the Army in the Menzies government from 1956 to 1963. He was also mayor of North Sydney from 1939 to 1941.
The Honourable Sir John Cramer | |
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Cramer in 1971 | |
| Minister for the Army | |
| In office 28 February 1956 – 18 December 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Harrison |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Jim Forbes |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bennelong | |
| In office 10 December 1949 – 11 April 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Division created |
| Succeeded by | John Howard |
| Mayor of North Sydney | |
| In office 20 December 1939 – 6 December 1941 | |
| Deputy | George Fowle |
| Preceded by | James Stanton |
| Succeeded by | George Fowle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Oscar Cramer 18 February 1896 Quirindi, New South Wales |
| Died | 18 May 1994 (aged 98) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Mary Therese Earls
(m. 1922; died 1984) |
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