John Dedman
John Johnstone Dedman (2 June 1896 – 22 November 1973) was a Minister in the Australian Labor Party governments led by John Curtin and Ben Chifley. He was responsible for organising production during World War II, establishing the Australian National University, reorganising the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and developing the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Dedman represented the Federal seat of Corio, centred on Geelong between 1940 and 1949.
The Honourable John Dedman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Corio | |
| In office 2 March 1940 – 10 December 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Casey |
| Succeeded by | Hubert Opperman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Johnstone Dedman 2 June 1896 Wigtownshire, Scotland |
| Died | 22 November 1973 (aged 77) Canberra, Australia |
| Nationality | Scottish Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Jessie Lawson |
| Occupation | Farmer |
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