Les Norman (politician)
Les Norman | |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Glen Iris | |
| In office 8 November 1947 – 5 December 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Ian McLaren |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Hollway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leslie George Norman 3 September 1913 Liberal and Country Party |
| Spouse | Rosa Glover |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 8th Division |
Leslie George Norman (3 September 1913 – 5 July 1997) was an Australian politician. Norman represented
Born in Melbourne, Norman attended primary school in Malvern and went on to University High School. Upon graduation at the age of 15, he joined an accounting firm as a clerk. He took night classes in accountancy during his employment there, and at the age of 22, left the firm to set up his own practice, Norman and Cartledge.
At the outbreak of
In 1947, Norman won the
Norman's reign was short-lived, however, and he lost his seat in 1952 to a challenge from Hollway. He left politics and returned to his accounting practice. He also became active with various charities, acting as Vice-President of the Australian Red Cross and, as a member of Moral Re-Armament, working towards reconciliation with the Japanese.
Norman died in 1997 at the age of 83, and is survived by his wife Nina, ex-wife Rosa, and children Douglas and Anne.
References
- "Condolences: Hon. Leslie George Norman", Victorian Parliamentary HANSARD, 16 September 1997.
- "Short Career as Leader", Herald Sun, 28 August 1997.