John Lawson (Australian politician)
John Norman Lawson (24 March 1897 – 14 August 1956) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the United Australia Party (UAP) and served in federal parliament from 1931 to 1940, representing the Division of Macquarie in New South Wales. He was Minister for Trade and Customs in the first Menzies Government from 1939 to 1940.
The Honourable John Lawson | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Trade and Customs | |
| In office 26 April 1939 – 23 February 1940 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Menzies |
| Preceded by | John Perkins |
| Succeeded by | George McLeay |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Macquarie | |
| In office 19 December 1931 – 21 September 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Ben Chifley |
| Succeeded by | Ben Chifley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 March 1897 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 14 August 1956 (aged 59) Singleton, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | United Australia Party |
| Spouse |
Jessie Orchard (m. 1925) |
| Relations | Richard Orchard (father-in-law) |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Veterinarian |
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