Preceded by Arthur Drakeford Occupation Real estate agent Political party Liberals | Nationality Australia Succeeded by Moss Cass Name Philip Stokes | |
Born 25 October 1906
Melbourne, Victoria ( 1906-10-25 ) Died 18 October 1983(1983-10-18) (aged 76) | ||
Philip William Clifford Stokes, OBE (25 October 1906 – 18 October 1983) was an Australian politician. Born in Melbourne, he attended state schools and then Austral College. He was a bank officer before serving in the military 1940-45. On his return, he was an auctioneer and real estate agent. In 1955, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Maribyrnong. He held the seat until his defeat in 1969. Stokes died in 1983.
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