Summary
Martin Henry Nicholls (3 April 1917 – 3 May 1983) was a politician, trade unionist and soldier from South Australia.
Martin Nicholls | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bonython | |
| In office 30 November 1963 – 30 September 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Norman Makin |
| Succeeded by | Neal Blewett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 April 1917 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 3 May 1983 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Relations | Theo Nicholls (uncle) |
| Occupation | Tramwayman |
Born in Adelaide, South Australia, he received a primary education before becoming a tramwayman and serving in the military 1940–1945.[1] He enlisted in July 1940, serving in Australia, including in the Darwin area from June 1942 until September 1943.[2]
The nephew of Senator Theo Nicholls,[3] he was President of the South Australian Tramways Union and Secretary of the South Australian Labor Party from 1958 to 1963. He was also a member of the ALP Federal Executive 1959–1969. In 1963, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Bonython.[1] He held the seat until his resignation due to ill health on 30 September 1977, which followed a heart attack earlier in the year and several months of absence from parliament.[4] No by-election was held due to proximity to the upcoming federal election).[5]
Nicholls died in 1983, aged 66.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Biography for NICHOLLS, Martin Henry". Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "NICHOLLS MARTIN HENRY : Service Number - SX9079". National Archives of Australia. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ Jaensch, Dean (2010). "NICHOLLS, Theophilus Martin (1894–1977)". The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "SA Labor Member resigns". The Canberra Times. 1 October 1977.
- ^ Carr, Adam. "1975 House of Representatives: South Australia". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 9 January 2023.