Charles Jones (Australian politician)
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Charles Keith Jones AO (12 September 1917 – 7 August 2003) was an Australian politician and government minister.
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Charles Jones | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Newcastle | |
In office 22 November 1958 – 4 February 1983 | |
Preceded by | David Watkins |
Succeeded by | Allan Morris |
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Born | (1917-09-12)12 September 1917 Newcastle, New South Wales |
Died | 7 August 2003(2003-08-07) (aged 85) |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Spouse | Doreen Wright |
Relations | Sam Jones (brother) |
Occupation | Boilermaker |
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He was Minister for Transport (19 December 1972 – 12 June 1974) and Minister for Civil Aviation (19 December 1972 – 30 November 1973) in the Second Whitlam ministry and Minister for Transport (12 June 1974 – 11 November 1975) in the Third Whitlam ministry.