John Pettitt | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Hume |
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In office 30 November 1963 – 2 December 1972 |
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Preceded by | Arthur Fuller |
Succeeded by | Frank Olley |
Personal details | |
Born |
Geelong, Victoria |
25 September 1910
Died | 25 December 1977 | (aged 67)
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Country Party |
Occupation | Farmer |
Military service | |
Allegiance |
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Service/branch | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1940–1943 |
Rank | Gunner |
Unit | 2nd Anti Aircraft Regiment |
John Alexander Pettitt (25 September 1910 – 25 December 1977) was an Australian politician. Born in Geelong, Victoria, he was educated at Geelong College before becoming a farmer at Harden, New South Wales. He served in the military from 1940-43. In 1963, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Hume, defeating Labor member Arthur Fuller. He held the seat until 1972, when he was defeated by Labor's Frank Olley. He died on Christmas Day 1977.