John Abel (politician)

John Abel
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Evans
In office
13 December 1975  10 November 1977
Preceded by Allan Mulder
Succeeded by Seat abolished
Personal details
Born (1939-06-25) 25 June 1939
Sydney, New South Wales
Nationality Australian
Political party Liberal Party of Australia
Alma mater Newington College
Occupation Accountant

John Arthur Abel (born 25 June 1939) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he attended Newington College from 1949 until 1954.[1] Abel was an accountant and company manager before entering politics. In 1975, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Evans, defeating Labor MP Allan Mulder.[2] His seat was abolished in a redistribution before the 1977 election, and he unsuccessfully challenged former prime minister William McMahon for preselection in the Division of Lowe.[3]

References

  1. Newington College Register of Past Students 1863–1998 pp 1(Syd, 1999)
  2. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-06.
  3. "McMahon retains preselection". The Canberra Times. 8 November 1977.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Allan Mulder
Member for Evans
1975–1977
Succeeded by
Seat abolished


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