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==Early life==
==Early life==
Mason was born in [[Rose Bay, New South Wales|Rose Bay]] in [[Sydney]] in 1928, the son of Kay Mason and Stella Marsden. After his secondary education at [[Sydney Boys High School]], Mason gained a place to study Theology at the [[University of Sydney]] while resident at [[St Andrew's College, University of Sydney|St Andrew's College]]. Later, Mason studied at the Methodist [[Leigh College]] from 1949 to 1951 and later at the [[Melbourne College of Divinity]] in 1951.<ref name=nsw>{{cite NSW Parliament |title =The Hon. John Marsden Mason (1928- ) |id=1881 |former=Yes |accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref>
Mason was born in [[Rose Bay, New South Wales|Rose Bay]] in [[Sydney]] in 1928, the son of Kay Mason and Stella Marsden. After his secondary education at [[Sydney Boys High School]], Mason gained a place to study theology at the [[University of Sydney]] while resident at [[St Andrew's College, University of Sydney|St Andrew's College]]. Later, Mason studied at the Methodist [[Leigh College]] from 1949 to 1951 and later at the [[Melbourne College of Divinity]] in 1951.<ref name=nsw>{{cite NSW Parliament |title =The Hon. John Marsden Mason (1928- ) |id=1881 |former=Yes |accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref>


Upon graduating from his theological studies, Mason became a Methodist minister and was first posted to [[Lismore, New South Wales|Lismore]] in 1952, then the [[Northern Territory]] from 1953 to 1955, [[Goulburn, New South Wales|Goulburn]] from 1951 to 1958, [[Tighes Hill, New South Wales|Tighes Hill]] from 1958 to 1962 and then finally to [[Dubbo, New South Wales|Dubbo]] from 1962 to 1965. On 27 March 1953, he married Lorna Boxsell and together had a daughter and four sons.<ref name=nsw/> One of his sons, [[Dave Mason (Australian musician)|Dave Mason]], was the lead singer of Australian band [[The Reels]].<ref name="McFarlane">{{cite book | last = McFarlane | first = Ian | authorlink = Ian McFarlane | title = [[Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop]] | chapter = Encyclopedia entry for 'The Reels' | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20040615213227/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=681 | chapter-url = http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=681 | archivedate = 15 June 2004 | accessdate = 15 September 2013 | year = 1999 | publisher = [[Allen & Unwin]] | location = [[St Leonards, New South Wales|St Leonards, NSW]] | isbn = 1-86508-072-1 | deadurl = yes | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
Upon graduating from his theological studies, Mason became a Methodist minister and was first posted to [[Lismore, New South Wales|Lismore]] in 1952, then the [[Northern Territory]] from 1953 to 1955, [[Goulburn, New South Wales|Goulburn]] from 1951 to 1958, [[Tighes Hill, New South Wales|Tighes Hill]] from 1958 to 1962 and then finally to [[Dubbo, New South Wales|Dubbo]] from 1962 to 1965. On 27 March 1953, he married Lorna Boxsell and together had a daughter and four sons.<ref name=nsw/> One of his sons, [[Dave Mason (Australian musician)|Dave Mason]], was the lead singer of Australian band [[The Reels]].<ref name="McFarlane">{{cite book | last = McFarlane | first = Ian | authorlink = Ian McFarlane | title = [[Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop]] | chapter = Encyclopedia entry for 'The Reels' | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20040615213227/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=681 | chapter-url = http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=681 | archivedate = 15 June 2004 | accessdate = 15 September 2013 | year = 1999 | publisher = [[Allen & Unwin]] | location = [[St Leonards, New South Wales|St Leonards, NSW]] | isbn = 1-86508-072-1 | url-status = dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref>


==Political career==
==Political career==
Mason joined the [[Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division)|Liberal Party]] and was elected as the member for [[Electoral district of Dubbo|Dubbo]], a large rural seat in central New South Wales which had been vacant owing to the death of the sitting member [[Les Ford]] in 1964, in the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly]] at the [[New South Wales state election, 1965|1 May 1965 election]] with 62%.<ref>{{cite web| last = Green| first = Antony| title = NSW Elections - 1965| work = New South Wales Elections Database| publisher = Parliament of New South Wales| url = http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/resources/nswelectionsanalysis/1965/Dubbo.htm| accessdate = 2011-08-14| deadurl = yes| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20121024042725/http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/resources/nswelectionsanalysis/1965/Dubbo.htm| archivedate = 24 October 2012| df = dmy-all}}</ref> Mason served on the backbench throughout the Askin Government, later being appointed to the Zoological Board of New South Wales (1973–1975). However, when Askin retired, his successor as Premier, [[Tom Lewis (Australian politician)|Tom Lewis]], appointed him as [[List of New South Wales government agencies#Lands|Minister for Lands]] and [[List of New South Wales government agencies#Primary Industries|Minister for Forests]] on 30 June 1975. Mason served until Lewis was deposed by [[Eric Willis|Sir Eric Willis]] on 23 January 1976. He was leader of the opposition (succeeding [[Peter Coleman]]) from 1978 till 1981.
Mason joined the [[Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division)|Liberal Party]] and was elected as the member for [[Electoral district of Dubbo|Dubbo]], a large rural seat in central New South Wales which had been vacant owing to the death of the sitting member [[Les Ford]] in 1964, in the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly]] at the [[1965 New South Wales state election|1 May 1965 election]] with 62%,<ref>{{Cite NSW election |year=1965 |district=Dubbo |accessdate=24 July 2020}}</ref> holding the seat until his retirement in 1981.<ref>{{Cite NSW election |title=Elections for Dubbo |year=DistrictIndexes |district=Dubbo |accessdate=24 July 2020}}</ref> Mason served on the backbench throughout the Askin government, later being appointed to the Zoological Board of New South Wales (1973–1975). When Askin retired, his successor as premier, [[Tom Lewis (Australian politician)|Tom Lewis]], appointed him as [[Minister for Lands (New South Wales)|Minister for Lands]] and [[Minister for Forests (New South Wales)|Minister for Forests]] on 30 June 1975. Mason served until Lewis was deposed by [[Eric Willis|Sir Eric Willis]] on 23 January 1976. He was leader of the opposition (succeeding [[Peter Coleman]]) from 1978 till 1981.


On 1 January 2001 he was awarded the [[Centenary Medal]].<ref>[http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1125198&search_type=quick&showInd=true Centenary Medal], 1 January 2001, itsanhonour.gov.au</ref>
On 1 January 2001 he was awarded the [[Centenary Medal]].<ref>{{Cite It's an Honour |ausawardid=1125198 |date=1 January 2001 |recipient=Reverend John Marsden Mason |award=Centenary Medal |accessdate=24 July 2020}}</ref>


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The Honourable Reverend
John Mason
31st Leader of the Opposition of New South Wales
In office
24 October 1978 – 29 May 1981
MonarchElizabeth II
DeputyBruce McDonald
Preceded byPeter Coleman
Succeeded byBruce McDonald
Member of the New South Wales Parliament
for Dubbo
In office
1 May 1965 – 28 August 1981
Preceded byLes Ford
Succeeded byGerry Peacocke
Personal details
Born (1928-11-20) 20 November 1928 (age 95)
Rose Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Political partyLiberal Party

John Marsden Mason (born 20 November 1928) is a former Australian politician, a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for 16 years.

Early life[edit]

Mason was born in Rose Bay in Sydney in 1928, the son of Kay Mason and Stella Marsden. After his secondary education at Sydney Boys High School, Mason gained a place to study theology at the University of Sydney while resident at St Andrew's College. Later, Mason studied at the Methodist Leigh College from 1949 to 1951 and later at the Melbourne College of Divinity in 1951.[1]

Upon graduating from his theological studies, Mason became a Methodist minister and was first posted to Lismore in 1952, then the Northern Territory from 1953 to 1955, Goulburn from 1951 to 1958, Tighes Hill from 1958 to 1962 and then finally to Dubbo from 1962 to 1965. On 27 March 1953, he married Lorna Boxsell and together had a daughter and four sons.[1] One of his sons, Dave Mason, was the lead singer of Australian band The Reels.[2]

Political career[edit]

Mason joined the Liberal Party and was elected as the member for Dubbo, a large rural seat in central New South Wales which had been vacant owing to the death of the sitting member Les Ford in 1964, in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly at the 1 May 1965 election with 62%,[3] holding the seat until his retirement in 1981.[4] Mason served on the backbench throughout the Askin government, later being appointed to the Zoological Board of New South Wales (1973–1975). When Askin retired, his successor as premier, Tom Lewis, appointed him as Minister for Lands and Minister for Forests on 30 June 1975. Mason served until Lewis was deposed by Sir Eric Willis on 23 January 1976. He was leader of the opposition (succeeding Peter Coleman) from 1978 till 1981.

On 1 January 2001 he was awarded the Centenary Medal.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "The Hon. John Marsden Mason (1928- )". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  2. ^ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'The Reels'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 15 June 2004. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
  3. ^ Green, Antony. "1965 Dubbo". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  4. ^ Green, Antony. "Elections for Dubbo". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Centenary Medal entry for Reverend John Marsden Mason". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 1 January 2001. Retrieved 24 July 2020.

 

New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Member for Dubbo
1965 – 1981 		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Minister for Lands
1975 – 1976 		Succeeded by
Minister for Forests
1975 – 1976
Preceded by Leader of the Opposition of New South Wales
1978 – 1981 		Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by Deputy Leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party
1977 – 1978 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party
1978 – 1981
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