Joe Sexton
Joseph Clement Leonard Sexton (24 November 1905 – 21 April 1974) was a Labor member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1958 to 1966, representing the Division of Adelaide, South Australia.[1]
Joe Sexton | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Adelaide | |
| In office 22 November 1958 – 26 November 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Cyril Chambers |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Clement Leonard Sexton 24 November 1905 Strathalbyn, South Australia |
| Died | 21 April 1974 (aged 68) New Zealand |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Gertrude Sexton (formerly Williams) |
| Children | 5 (Brenda, Brian, John, Maureen & Monica) |
Sexton gained preselection for Adelaide after sitting MP Cyril Chambers was expelled from the Labor Party for attacking the then leadership of H. V. Evatt in August 1957.
Notes
- "Members of the House of Representatives since 1901". Parliamentary Handbook. Parliament of Australia. Archived from the original on 17 November 2007. Retrieved 22 February 2008.
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| Preceded by Cyril Chambers |
Member for Adelaide 1958–1966 |
Succeeded by Andrew Jones |
Other details provided by family members.
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