John Leckie (Australian politician)
John William Leckie (14 October 1872 – 25 September 1947) was an Australian politician. He served as a Senator for Victoria from 1935 to 1947, having previously been a member of the House of Representatives from 1917 to 1919 and the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1913 to 1917.
The Honourable John Leckie | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Aircraft Production | |
| In office 26 June 1941 – 7 October 1941 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Menzies Arthur Fadden |
| Preceded by | (new title) |
| Succeeded by | Don Cameron |
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 1 July 1935 – 30 June 1947 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Indi | |
| In office 5 May 1917 – 13 December 1919 | |
| Preceded by | Parker Moloney |
| Succeeded by | Robert Cook |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 October 1872 Alexandra, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 25 September 1947 (aged 74) Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal (1913–17) Nationalist (1917–1931) UAP (1931–45) Liberal (1945–47) |
| Spouse(s) | 1) May Beatrix Johnston 2) Hattie Martha Knight |
| Relations | Roland Leckie (son) Pattie Menzies (daughter) Robert Menzies (son-in-law) Connie Hesketh (daughter) John Hesketh (son-in-law) Gwenyth Leckie (daughter) |
| Occupation | Storekeeper |
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