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Biographical Dictionary of the House of Representatives

This project charts the lives of the men and women who since Federation have held the position of Speaker, Deputy Speaker, or Clerk of the House of Representatives. [Read More]

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  1. Poynton, Alexander (Alec) (1853–1935) trade unionist, stock and station agent, and Chairman of Committees of the House of Representatives
  2. Prowse, John Henry (Jack) (1871–1944) insurance agent, farmer, mayor, and Chairman of Committees of the House of Representatives
  3. Riordan, William James (Bill) (1908–1973) Chairman of Committees of the House of Representatives
  4. Rosevear, John Solomon (Sol) (1892–1953) timber mill machinist, union official, and Speaker of the House of Representatives
  5. Salmon, Charles Carty (Carty) (1860–1917) medical practitioner and Speaker of the House of Representatives
  6. Scholes, Gordon Glen (1931–2018) train driver, trade unionist, and Speaker of the House of Representatives
  7. Scott, Bruce Craig (1943–) grazier and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives
  8. Sinclair, Ian McCahon (1929–) grazier and Speaker of the House of Representatives
  9. Slipper, Peter Neil (1950–) solicitor and barrister, and Speaker of the House of Representatives
  10. Smith, Anthony David (1967–) Speaker of the House of Representatives
  11. Snedden, Sir Billy Mackie (1926–1987) lawyer and Speaker of the House of Representatives
  12. Tregear, Albert Allan (1896–1976) Clerk of the House of Representatives
  13. Turner, Sir Alan George (1906–1978) Clerk of the House of Representatives
  14. Watt, William Alexander (1871–1946) premier, company director and Speaker of the House of Representatives
  15. Wright, Bernard Clive (1949–) Clerk of the House of Representatives
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