Harrie Wade
Australian politician (1905–1964) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harrie Walter Wade OBE (10 January 1905 – 18 November 1964) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Country Party and served as a Senator for Victoria from 1956 until his death in 1964. He was the party's Senate leader and held ministerial office in the Menzies Government as Minister for Air (1960–1961) and Minister for Health (1961–1964).
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Harrie Wade | |
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Minister for Health | |
In office 22 December 1961 – 18 November 1964 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Menzies |
Preceded by | Donald Cameron |
Succeeded by | Reg Swartz |
Minister for Air | |
In office 29 December 1960 – 22 December 1961 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Menzies |
Preceded by | Frederick Osborne |
Succeeded by | Les Bury |
Senator for Victoria | |
In office 1 July 1956 – 18 November 1964 | |
Succeeded by | James Webster |
Personal details | |
Born | (1905-01-10)10 January 1905 Clear Lake, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 18 November 1964(1964-11-18) (aged 59) Horsham, Victoria, Australia |
Political party | Country |
Spouse | Olive May Newton |
Occupation | Farmer, teacher |
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