Hugh Main
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Hugh Main (22 August 1883 – 27 August 1961) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1920 until 1938, representing the electorates of Cootamundra (1920–1927) and Temora (1927–1938). Initially elected as a Progressive, he was a member of the party's rural "True Blues" faction that by 1927 had evolved into the Country Party.[2]
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The Honourable Hugh Main | |
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Minister for Agriculture | |
In office 16 May 1932 – 1 April 1938 | |
Preceded by | Bill Dunn |
Succeeded by | Albert Reid |
Minister for Forests | |
In office 16 May 1932 – 17 June 1932 | |
Preceded by | Bill Dunn |
Succeeded by | Roy Vincent |
Personal details | |
Born | (1883-08-22)22 August 1883 Ardrossan, Ayrshire, Scotland |
Died | 27 August 1961(1961-08-27) (aged 78) Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia |
Resting place | Cootamundra cemetery |
Political party | Progressive (1920 – 1927 Country Party (1927 – 1957) |
Spouse | Joan Helen Trethgarten |
Children | 2 daughters and 1 son |
Awards | ![]() British War Medal ![]() Victory Medal |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Imperial Forces |
Years of service | 1916 – 1919 |
Rank | Private Main was honourably discharged as a Private, despite attaining the rank of Sergeant during service.[1] |
Unit | 20th Battalion |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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