Preceded by Gerald Mahoney Name Arthur Beck Succeeded by John Gaha Occupation Boot importer Party United Australia Party | Died November 28, 1965 Nationality Australian Role Australian Politician Resigned August 21, 1943 | |
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Born 8 July 1892
Launceston, Tasmania ( 1892-07-08 ) Education Launceston Church Grammar School | ||
Political party United Australia Party | ||
Arthur Beck
Arthur James Beck (8 July 1892 – 28 November 1965) was an Australian politician. Born in Launceston, Tasmania, he was educated at Launceston Grammar School before becoming a boot importer. He sat on Hobart City Council before undertaking military service 1914–1918. In 1940, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the United Australia Party member for Denison, defeating sitting Labor MP Gerald Mahoney. He was defeated in 1943 by Labor candidate John Gaha. He turned to a business career and returned to Hobart City Council. Beck died in 1965.
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