Nelson Lemmon
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Nelson Lemmon (22 March 1908 – 20 March 1989) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and served as Minister for Works and Housing (1946–1949) in the Chifley government. He played a key role in establishing the Snowy Mountains Scheme.[1]
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Nelson Lemmon | |
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Minister for Works and Housing | |
In office 1 November 1946 – 19 December 1949 | |
Prime Minister | Ben Chifley |
Preceded by | Bert Lazzarini |
Succeeded by | Richard Casey |
Member of the Australian Parliament for St George | |
In office 29 May 1954 – 10 December 1955 | |
Preceded by | Bill Graham |
Succeeded by | Bill Graham |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Forrest | |
In office 21 August 1943 – 10 December 1949 | |
Preceded by | John Prowse |
Succeeded by | Gordon Freeth |
Personal details | |
Born | (1908-03-22)22 March 1908 Williamstown, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 20 March 1989(1989-03-20) (aged 80) Robertson, New South Wales, Australia |
Political party | Country Party (1930s) Australian Labor Party |
Spouse | Ada Mary Jackel |
Occupation | Farmer |
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