Richard Cleaver AM CBE |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Swan |
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In office 10 December 1955 – 25 October 1969 |
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Preceded by | Harry Webb |
Succeeded by | Adrian Bennett |
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Born |
Perth, Western Australia |
16 August 1917
Died | 25 October 2006 | (aged 89)
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Occupation | Management consultant |
Richard Cleaver AM CBE (16 August 1917 – 25 October 2006) was an Australian politician. Born in Perth, Western Australia, he was educated at Perth Modern School before becoming a chartered secretary and accountant, and then a management consultant. He served in the military 1941-1946. In 1955, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Swan. He held the seat until his defeat in 1969. Cleaver died in 2006.