Hugh Roberton
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This article is about the Australian politician. For the Scottish composer, see Hugh S. Roberton.
Hugh Stevenson Roberton (18 December 1900 – 13 March 1987) was an Australian politician. A member of the Country Party, he served as Minister for Social Services in the Menzies government from 1956 to 1965. He later served as Ambassador to Ireland from 1965 to 1967.
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Minister for Social Services | |
In office 28 February 1956 – 21 January 1965 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Menzies |
Preceded by | William McMahon |
Succeeded by | Reginald Swartz |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Riverina | |
In office 10 December 1949 – 21 January 1965 | |
Preceded by | Joe Langtry |
Succeeded by | Bill Armstrong |
Personal details | |
Born | (1900-12-18)18 December 1900 Glasgow, Scotland |
Died | 13 March 1987(1987-03-13) (aged 86) Canberra, Australia |
Political party | Country |
Spouses | Marjorie Wyllie
(m. 1926–1970)Eileen McLeod (m. 1972) |
Relations | Sir Hugh Roberton (father) |
Children | 1 daughter |
Occupation | Farmer, writer |
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