John England (politician)

John Armstrong England CMG (12 October 1911 – 18 June 1985) was an Australian politician and Administrator of the Northern Territory.

John England CMG
Member of the Australian Parliament for Calare
In office 5 November 1960 – 11 November 1975
Preceded by	John Howse
Succeeded by	Sandy Mackenzie
Administrator of the Northern Territory
In office 1 June 1978 – 1 January 1981
Preceded by	Jock Nelson
Succeeded by	Eric Johnston
Personal details
Born	12 October 1911 Sydney, New South Wales
Died	18 June 1985 (aged 73)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Country Party
Occupation	Bank officer, farmer
Military service
Allegiance	Australia
Branch/service	Australian Army
Years of service	1942–1946
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel

Early life

Born in Sydney, John England attended state schools and then Brisbane Boys' College.

Career

He was a bank officer before undertaking military service from 1942 to 1946.[1] From 1947 he was a farmer near Grenfell in New South Wales. In 1960, England was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Calare, in the by-election caused by the resignation of John Howse. He held the seat until his retirement in 1975.

In 1978, he was appointed Administrator of the Northern Territory, a position he held until 1981.

In the New Year's Honours of 1979, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George.[2]

Death

He died in 1985.[3]

References

1. World War II Nominal Roll
2. It's an Honour
3. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 11 May 2008.