Percy Joske
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Sir Percy Ernest Joske, CMG QC (5 October 1895 – 25 April 1981) was an Australian lawyer, politician and judge. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1951 to 1960, representing the Liberal Party. He subsequently served on the Commonwealth Industrial Court from 1960 to 1977, as well as on the supreme courts of the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory. He was a prolific author of legal textbooks.
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Sir Percy Joske | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Balaclava | |
In office 28 July 1951 – 2 June 1960 | |
Preceded by | Thomas White |
Succeeded by | Ray Whittorn |
Personal details | |
Born | (1895-10-05)5 October 1895 Albert Park, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 25 April 1981(1981-04-25) (aged 85) Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouses | Mavis Connell
(m. 1928; died 1968)Hilda Dorothy Larcombe
(m. 1969) |
Education | Wesley College, Melbourne University of Melbourne |
Profession | Lawyer |
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