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'''John Peter Sim''', {{post-nominals|country=AUS|size=100|CBE}} (21 June 1917 – 29 July 2015) was an Australian politician. Born in [[Colac, Victoria]], he was a farmer in [[Western Australia]] before serving in the military 1941–1946. He was Vice-President of the Western Australian [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal Party]] 1960–1962. On 26 November 1964, he was appointed to the [[Australian Senate]] as a Liberal Senator for Western Australia, filling the casual vacancy caused by the death of Senator [[Seddon Vincent]]. He held the seat until his retirement in 1980.<ref name=Psephos>{{cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-11-19}}</ref> Sim was appointed a [[Commander of the Order of the British Empire]] (CBE) on 31 December 1982, for service to parliament.<ref name="cbe">{{ |
'''John Peter Sim''', {{post-nominals|country=AUS|size=100|CBE}} (21 June 1917 – 29 July 2015) was an Australian politician. Born in [[Colac, Victoria]], he was a farmer in [[Western Australia]] before serving in the military 1941–1946. He was Vice-President of the Western Australian [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal Party]] 1960–1962. On 26 November 1964, he was appointed to the [[Australian Senate]] as a Liberal Senator for Western Australia, filling the casual vacancy caused by the death of Senator [[Seddon Vincent]].<ref name="Au Senate">{{Cite Au Senate|Sen id=sim-john-peter|name=SIM, John Peter (1917–2015)|first=Geoffrey|last=Bolton|year=2010|access-date=2023-01-17}}</ref> The [[Section 15 of the Constitution of Australia|Australian Constitution]] dictated that a [[1967 Australian Senate election|special Senate election]] had to be held at the same time as the lower house [[1966 Australian federal election|1966 election]], but Sim was re-elected. He held the seat until his retirement in 1980.<ref name="Au Senate" /><ref name=Psephos>{{cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-11-19}}</ref> Sim was appointed a [[Commander of the Order of the British Empire]] (CBE) on 31 December 1982, for service to parliament.<ref name="cbe">{{Cite It's an Honour|ausawardid=1065055|recipient=John Peter Sim|award=Commander of the Order of the British Empire|date=1982-12-31|postnominal=CBE|access-date=2023-01-18}}</ref> |
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Sim died on 29 July 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vale: John Peter Sim|url=http://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/vale-john-peter-sim/|website=Australian Institute of International Affairs|accessdate=11 August 2015}}</ref> |
Sim died on 29 July 2015, aged 98.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vale: John Peter Sim|url=http://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/vale-john-peter-sim/|website=Australian Institute of International Affairs|accessdate=11 August 2015}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 00:15, 18 January 2023
Peter Sim | |
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| Senator for Western Australia | |
| In office 26 November 1964 – 30 June 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Seddon Vincent |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Peter Sim 21 June 1917 Colac, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 29 July 2015 (aged 98) |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse | Paula Susan Clarkson |
| Occupation | Farmer, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 23rd/21st Battalion 14th/32nd Battalion 3rd New Guinea Infantry Battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Peter Sim, CBE (21 June 1917 – 29 July 2015) was an Australian politician. Born in Colac, Victoria, he was a farmer in Western Australia before serving in the military 1941–1946. He was Vice-President of the Western Australian Liberal Party 1960–1962. On 26 November 1964, he was appointed to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Western Australia, filling the casual vacancy caused by the death of Senator Seddon Vincent.[1] The Australian Constitution dictated that a special Senate election had to be held at the same time as the lower house 1966 election, but Sim was re-elected. He held the seat until his retirement in 1980.[1][2] Sim was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) on 31 December 1982, for service to parliament.[3]
Sim died on 29 July 2015, aged 98.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Bolton, Geoffrey (2010). "SIM, John Peter (1917–2015)". The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 19 November 2008.
- ^ "Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) entry for John Peter Sim". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 1982. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Vale: John Peter Sim". Australian Institute of International Affairs. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
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