John Maddison
John Clarkson Maddison (4 September 1921 – 29 August 1982) was a New South Wales politician, Attorney General, Minister for Justice and Deputy Leader for the Liberal Party of New South Wales in the cabinets of Robert Askin, Tom Lewis and Sir Eric Willis until the Liberal party lost the 1976 election. Maddison was first elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for the Electoral district of Hornsby in 1962 until 1973 and thereon as member for Ku-ring-gai until his retirement in 1980.
The Honourable John Maddison | |
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| 41st Attorney General of New South Wales | |
| In office 3 January 1975 – 14 May 1976 | |
| Premier | Thomas Lewis Sir Eric Willis |
| Preceded by | Sir Ken McCaw |
| Succeeded by | Frank Walker |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Ku-ring-gai | |
| In office 17 November 1973 – 4 July 1980 | |
| Preceded by | New district |
| Succeeded by | Nick Greiner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 September 1921 Chatswood, New South Wales |
| Died | 29 August 1982 (aged 60) Warrawee, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Suzanne Berry-Smith |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 2nd Australian Imperial Force 53rd Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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