Richard Cleaver
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Richard Cleaver AM, CBE (16 August 1917 – 25 October 2006) was an Australian politician. Born in Perth, Western Australia, he was educated at Perth Modern School before becoming a chartered secretary and accountant, and then a management consultant. He served in the military 1941–1946.
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Richard Cleaver | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Swan | |
In office 10 December 1955 – 25 October 1969 | |
Preceded by | Harry Webb |
Succeeded by | Adrian Bennett |
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Born | (1917-08-16)16 August 1917 Perth, Western Australia |
Died | 25 October 2006(2006-10-25) (aged 89) Murdoch, Western Australia |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Occupation | Management consultant |
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In 1955, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Swan, and held the seat until his defeat in 1969.[1] Cleaver died in 2006, at St John of God Hospital Hospice in Murdoch, Western Australia.[2]