James Corbett (Australian politician)

James Corbett (Australian politician)

James Corbett (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 Murella 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.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=2008-07-26]

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NAME = Corbett, James
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH = 17 July 1906
PLACE OF BIRTH = Temora, New South Wales
DATE OF DEATH = 3 March 2005
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