Doug Cash
Earl Douglas Cash (15 July 1919 – 15 February 2002) was an Australian politician.
Doug Cash | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Stirling | |
| In office 22 November 1958 – 9 December 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Webb |
| Succeeded by | Harry Webb |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 July 1919 Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | 15 February 2002 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Canadian Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
| Occupation | Public servant, businessman |
Life
Born in Manitoba, Canada, he migrated to Australia in 1923, where he attended Perth Boys' School and the University of Western Australia. He was a public servant before serving in the military 1940–1946. After the war, he became a businessman.
In 1958, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Stirling, defeating sitting Labor member Harry Webb. He was defeated by Webb in 1961. In 1968, Cash was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Assembly as the member for Mirrabooka, a position he held until 1971. He died in 2002.[1]
References
- Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 2008-08-01.
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