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Former Member Details

The Hon. Harry Francis WOODS (1947 - )

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Date of Birth: 23/12/1947
Place of Birth: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date of Death:
Place of Death:
Parliamentary Service
Position Start End Period Notes
Minister for Local Government, Minister for Regional Development and Minister for Rural Affairs 08 Apr 1999 02 Apr 2003 3 years 11 months 26 days
Member for Clarence 27 Mar 1999 28 Feb 2003 3 years 11 months 2 days
Minister for Regional Development and Minister for Rural Affairs 01 Dec 1997 08 Apr 1999 1 year 4 months 9 days
Member for Clarence 25 May 1996 05 Mar 1999 2 years 9 months 9 days
Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly 25 May 1996 28 Mar 2003 6 years 10 months 4 days
Political Party Activity
Australian Labor Party (ALP)
Community Activity
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Small business owner. Educated at St Ignatius College (Riverview) and Christian Brothers High School, Lewisham. Previously a self employed bookmaker and publican. Recreational interests include rugby union, surf lifesaving and cricket.
Military Service
Honours Received
Membership of other Parliaments & Offices Held
Member of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. Member of the House of Representatives for Page 1990 - 1996.
Local Government Activity
Personal
Son of Harry Woods and his wife Ruby. Married (1) in 1968 and had issue 2 daughters and 2 sons. Married (2) Sandra on 5 November 1983.
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