John Mountford (politician)
John Graham Mountford (born 21 November 1933) is an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he was a public servant and manager before becoming Mayor of Canterbury Municipal Council in 1977. In 1980 he defeated sitting member Vince Martin for Labor preselection for the seat of Banks in the Australian House of Representatives, which he won, holding the seat until his retirement in 1990.
John Mountford | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Banks | |
| In office 18 October 1980 – 19 February 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Vince Martin |
| Succeeded by | Daryl Melham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 November 1933 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Political party | Labor |
| Occupation | Public servant |
References
- Carr, Adam (2008). Psephos - Adam Carr's Election Archive, Australian Election Archive
| Civic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Colin Gordon Williams |
Mayor of Canterbury 1976–1980 |
Succeeded by Kevin Moss |
| Parliament of Australia | ||
| Preceded by Vince Martin |
Member for Banks 1980–1990 |
Succeeded by Daryl Melham |
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