John Perkins (Australian politician)
John Arthur Perkins (18 May 1878 – 13 July 1954) was an Australian newsagent, bookseller and politician. He was a member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1926 to 1943, representing the seat of Eden-Monaro for the Nationalist Party of Australia and its successor the United Australia Party. He was a minister in the governments of Joseph Lyons and Robert Menzies.
The Honourable John Perkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Eden-Monaro | |
| In office 6 March 1926 – 12 October 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Austin Chapman |
| Succeeded by | John Cusack |
| In office 19 December 1931 – 21 August 1943 | |
| Preceded by | John Cusack |
| Succeeded by | Allan Fraser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 May 1878 Gocup, New South Wales |
| Died | 13 July 1954 (aged 76) Manly, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Nationalist (1926–1929) UAP (1931–43) |
| Spouse | Evelyn Mary Bray |
| Occupation | Local councillor |
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