James Corbett (politician)

James Corbett
MBE
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Maranoa
In office
26 November 1966  19 September 1980
Preceded by Wilfred Brimblecombe
Succeeded by Ian Cameron
Personal details
Born (1906-07-17)17 July 1906
Temora, New South Wales
Died 3 March 2005(2005-03-03) (aged 98)
Nationality Australian
Political party Australian Country Party
Occupation Farmer

James Corbett, MBE (17 July 1906 3 March 2005) was an Australian politician. Born in Temora, New South Wales, he was educated at both state and Catholic schools. He was a farmer, grazier and Murilla Shire Councillor before entering federal politics. In 1966, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for the Queensland seat of Maranoa. He held the seat until his retirement in 1980. Corbett died in 2005.[1]

References

  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Wilfred Brimblecombe
Member for Maranoa
1966 1980
Succeeded by
Ian Cameron


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