John Row (Australian politician)
Queensland Legislative Assembly for Hinchinbrook | |
|---|---|
| In office 28 May 1960 – 27 May 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Cecil Jesson |
| Succeeded by | Ted Row |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Alfred Row 1 January 1905 Cane farmer |
Sir John Alfred Row
Biography
Row was born at
On 19 November 1929 he married Gladys Mary Hollins and together had a daughter.[1] Gladys died in 1952 and Row then married Irene Gough on 31 July 1966.[1] He died at Ingham in May 1993.
Public career
Row started in politics as a councillor on the
Three years later, and with Jesson retiring,[2] Row stood again for Hinchinbrook and this time he was successful. Row went on to represent the people of Hinchinbrook until the 1972 state election.[1]
Row was in the ministry for most of his state political career. He held the roles of:[1] Minister for Agriculture and Forestry 1963 Minister for Primary Industries 1963-1972
Row was awarded the Knight Bachelor in 1974 for services to Queensland.[1] When he retired in 1972, his nephew, Ted Row, took over as the member for Hinchinbrook.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 17 May 2016.