Peter Sim
| Peter Sim | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Western Australia | |
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In office 26 November 1964 – 30 June 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Seddon Vincent |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
21 June 1917 Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 29 July 2015 (aged 98) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Farmer, soldier |
John Peter Sim (21 June 1917 – 29 July 2015) was an Australian politician. Born in Victoria, he was a farmer in Western Australia before serving in the military 1941–1946. He was Vice-President of the Western Australian Liberal Party 1960–1962. On 26 November 1964, he was appointed to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Western Australia, filling the casual vacancy caused by the death of Senator Seddon Vincent. He held the seat until his retirement in 1980.[1]
Sim died on 29 July 2015.[2]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-19.
- ↑ "Vale: John Peter Sim". Australian Institute of International Affairs. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
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