Died February 15, 2002 Nationality Canadian Australian | Name Doug Cash Resigned December 9, 1961 Role Politician | |
Born 15 July 1919Manitoba, Canada ( 1919-07-15 ) Alma mater University of Western Australia Occupation Public servant, businessman Education University of Western Australia Party Liberal Party of Australia |
Earl Douglas Cash (15 July 1919 – 15 February 2002) was an Australian politician.
Life
Born in Manitoba, Canada, he migrated to Australia in 1923, where he attended Perth Boys' School and the University of Western Australia. He was a public servant before serving in the military 1940-1946; on his return he became a businessman. In 1958, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Stirling, defeating sitting Labor member Harry Webb. He was defeated by Webb in 1961. In 1968, Cash was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Assembly as the member for Mirrabooka, a position he held until 1971. Cash died in 2002.
References
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