John Marriott (Australian politician)

John Edward Marriott (16 February 1913 – 13 April 1994) was an Australian politician. Born in Elliot, Tasmania, he was educated at Launceston Church Grammar School and later in Hobart at The Hutchins School before serving in the military from 1940 to 1945. He was a staff member with the Tasmanian Liberal Party from 1945 to 1949, and was Secretary to the Tasmanian Opposition Leader 1949–1953. In 1953, he was appointed to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Tasmania following the death of Senator Jack Chamberlain. On 14 September 1971 he was appointed an Assistant Minister, but he retired in 1975. Marriott died in 1994.[1]

John Marriott
Senator for Tasmania
In office 3 March 1953 – 8 May 1953
Preceded by	Jack Chamberlain
Succeeded by	Robert Wardlaw
In office 1 July 1953 – 11 November 1975
Personal details
Born	16 February 1913 Elliot, Tasmania, Australia
Died	13 April 1994 (aged 81) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal

References

1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 24 November 2008.