Arthur Beck Politician

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 John Gaha. He turned to a business career and returned to Hobart City Council. Beck died in 1965.

Personal facts

Arthur Beck
Birth dateJuly 08, 1892
Birth place
Launceston Tasmania
Nationality
Australia
Date of deathNovember 28, 1965

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Member of parliament

region
Division of Denison
successor

Politician

party
United Australia Party

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