Fred Chaney Sr.
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Sir Frederick Charles Chaney KBE, AFC (20 October 1914 – 17 December 2001) was an Australian politician. He served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1955 to 1969, as federal Minister for the Navy from 1964 to 1966, as Administrator of the Northern Territory from 1970 to 1973, and finally as Lord Mayor of Perth from 1978 to 1982.
Quick Facts 8th Administrator of the Northern Territory, Governor‑General ...
Sir Fred Chaney | |
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8th Administrator of the Northern Territory | |
In office 4 March 1970 – 10 December 1973 | |
Governor‑General | Sir Paul Hasluck |
Preceded by | Roger Dean |
Succeeded by | Jock Nelson |
Minister for the Navy | |
In office 4 March 1964 – 14 December 1966 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Menzies Harold Holt |
Preceded by | Jim Forbes |
Succeeded by | Don Chipp |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Perth | |
In office 10 December 1955 – 25 October 1969 | |
Preceded by | Tom Burke |
Succeeded by | Joe Berinson |
Lord Mayor of Perth | |
In office 1978–1982 | |
Preceded by | Ernest Henry Lee-Steere |
Succeeded by | Mick Michael |
Personal details | |
Born | (1914-10-20)20 October 1914 Fremantle, Western Australia |
Died | 17 December 2001(2001-12-17) (aged 87) |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Spouse | Mavis |
Children | Fred Chaney Robin nee Chaney Karen nee Chaney Richard Chaney[1] Michael Chaney John Chaney Jillian née Chaney |
Occupation | Teacher |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–1945 |
Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Air Force Cross |
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