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Arthur Beck

Australian politician

Died when: 73 years 143 days (880 months)
Star Sign: Cancer

 

Arthur 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.


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