Arthur Beck

For Arthur Cecil Tyrell Beck, see Cecil Beck.

Arthur James Beck (8 July 1892 – 28 November 1965) was an Australian politician. Born in Launceston, Tasmania, he was educated at Launceston Grammar School before becoming a boot importer. He sat on Hobart City Council before undertaking military service 1914–1918. In 1940, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the United Australia Party member for Denison, defeating sitting Labor MP Gerald Mahoney. He was defeated in 1943 by Labor candidate Frank Gaha. He turned to a business career and returned to Hobart City Council. Beck died in 1965.^[1]

Arthur Beck
Member of the Australian Parliament for Denison
In office 21 September 1940 – 21 August 1943
Preceded by	Gerald Mahoney
Succeeded by	Frank Gaha
Personal details
Born	(1892-07-08)8 July 1892 Launceston, Tasmania
Died	28 November 1965(1965-11-28) (aged 73)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	United Australia Party
Occupation	Boot importer