Victor Marra Newland
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Victor Marra Newland, OBE, MC, DCM (18 August 1876 – 12 January 1953) was an Australian army officer and politician. He served in the Second Boer War and with the King's African Rifles in the First World War, was decorated for his service in each, and retired with the rank of major. He was formerly a member of the Legislative Council of British East Africa, and in 1933 became the representative for North Adelaide in the South Australian House of Assembly.
Quick Facts Member of the South Australian House of Assembly for North Adelaide, Preceded by ...
Victor Marra Newland | |
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Member of the South Australian House of Assembly for North Adelaide | |
In office 8 April 1933 – 19 March 1938 | |
Preceded by | Frederick Birrell |
Succeeded by | Division abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1876-08-18)18 August 1876 near Wilcannia, New South Wales |
Died | 12 January 1953(1953-01-12) (aged 76) Adelaide, South Australia |
Political party | Liberal and Country League |
Relations | Henry Newland (brother) Phil Newland (brother) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Australian Army British Army |
Years of service | c.1899–1901 1914–1918 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Second South Australian Mounted Rifles King's African Rifles |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
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