Ken Booth (politician)
Kenneth George Booth (23 February 1926 – 1 November 1988) was a New South Wales politician, Treasurer, and Minister of the Crown in the cabinets of Neville Wran and Barrie Unsworth. From 1981 to 1988 he was the Treasurer of New South Wales. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for 28 years from 8 October 1960 until his death on 1 November 1988 for the Labor Party, representing the seats of Kurri Kurri and Wallsend.
Ken Booth The Honourable | |
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| Treasurer of New South Wales | |
| In office 2 October 1981 – 25 March 1988 | |
| Premier | Neville Wran Barrie Unsworth |
| Preceded by | Neville Wran |
| Succeeded by | Nick Greiner |
| Minister for Sport and Recreation and Minister for Tourism | |
| In office 14 May 1976 – 2 October 1981 | |
| Premier | Neville Wran |
| Preceded by | David Arblaster |
| Succeeded by | Michael Cleary |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Wallsend | |
| In office 24 February 1968 – 1 November 1988 | |
| Preceded by | New district |
| Succeeded by | John Mills |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Kurri Kurri | |
| In office 8 October 1960 – 23 January 1968 | |
| Preceded by | George Booth |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 February 1926 Kurri Kurri, New South Wales |
| Died | 1 November 1988 (aged 62) Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Irene Marshall (1954–79) Gail Mathieson (1982–88) |
| Children | Christine Booth |
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