Milton Morris
Australian politician (1924–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Milton Arthur Morris AO (2 April 1924 – 27 February 2019) was an Australian politician who represented the Electoral district of Maitland between 3 March 1956 and 29 August 1980 for the Liberal Party. He helped pass several laws promoting automobile safety.
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Milton Morris | |
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Minister for Transport | |
In office 13 May 1965 – 3 January 1975 | |
Premier | Sir Robert Askin |
Preceded by | John McMahon |
Succeeded by | Wal Fife |
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Maitland | |
In office 3 March 1956 – 29 August 1980 | |
Preceded by | Walter Howarth |
Succeeded by | Peter Toms |
Personal details | |
Born | Milton Arthur Morris (1924-04-02)2 April 1924 Mayfield, New South Wales |
Died | 27 February 2019(2019-02-27) (aged 94) Mayfield, New South Wales |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Spouse | Colleen Joan Burgess |
Children | One son, three daughters |
Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta (Poland) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy (1942) Australian Army (1942–45) |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | Volunteer Defence Corps |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
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