John Prowse

John Henry Prowse (16 June 1871 – 20 May 1944) was an Australian politician. Born in Adelong, New South Wales, he was educated at public schools and then at Kings College, Melbourne. He became an insurance agent and then a station owner in Western Australia, where he eventually became a Perth City Councillor, serving as Mayor 1913–1914. In 1919, Prowse was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the member for Swan, representing the Farmers' and Settlers' Association, which in 1920 solidified to become the Australian Country Party. Prowse transferred to the new seat of Forrest in 1922, allowing party colleague Henry Gregory (member for the abolished Dampier) to contest Swan. He served as chairman of committees from 1934 to 1943, the first member of his party to hold the position.[1]

John Prowse
Member of the Australian Parliament for Swan
In office 13 December 1919 – 16 December 1922
Preceded by	Edwin Corboy
Succeeded by	Henry Gregory
Member of the Australian Parliament for Forrest
In office 16 December 1922 – 21 August 1943
Preceded by	New seat
Succeeded by	Nelson Lemmon
Personal details
Born	(1871-06-16)16 June 1871 Adelong, New South Wales
Died	20 May 1944(1944-05-20) (aged 72) Donnybrook, Western Australia
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Country Party
Occupation	Station owner

Prowse held Forrest until his defeat in 1943 by future Labor minister Nelson Lemmon.[2] He died at his home in Donnybrook, Western Australia the following year.[3]