Peter Sim
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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]
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 (1917-06-21)21 June 1917 Colac, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 29 July 2015(2015-07-29) (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 |
Sim died on 29 July 2015, aged 98.[4]