Clem Hawke
Australian clergyman (1898–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arthur Clarence "Clem" Hawke (5 March 1898 – 23 December 1989) was the General Secretary of the Australian Labor Party in South Australia 1919–20, and a Congregationalist minister.
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Clem Hawke | |
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General Secretary of the Australian Labor Party in South Australia | |
In office 1919–1920 | |
Appointed by | John Gunn |
Leader | John Gunn |
Minister of the Congregational Church | |
In office 1920–? | |
Nominated by | W. G. Torr |
Appointed by | Edward S. Kiek |
Personal details | |
Born | Arthur Clarence Hawke (1898-03-05)5 March 1898 Kapunda, South Australia |
Died | 23 December 1989(1989-12-23) (aged 91) Malvern, South Australia |
Political party | Labor |
Spouse |
Edith Lee
(m. 1920; wid. 1979) |
Children | Neil Hawke Bob Hawke |
Relatives | See Hawke family |
Education | School of Mines, Kapunda |
Alma mater | Adelaide College of Divinity, Parkin Campus |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Commonwealth of Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Imperial Force |
Years of service | 1939–1945 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 6th Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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He was the father of Bob Hawke, Prime Minister of Australia 1983–91; and brother of Bert Hawke, MHA for Burra Burra, South Australia 1924–27 and Premier of Western Australia 1953–59.