Peter Milton (politician)

Peter Milton (22 September 1928 – 8 August 2009) was an Australian politician. Born in London, England, he was educated at the University of Melbourne and served in the military from 1946 to 1949. On his return, he was assistant registrar at the University of Melbourne. In 1980, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for La Trobe. He held the seat until his defeat in 1990.[1] He died of cancer on 8 August 2009 at his home in Northcote.[2][3]

Peter Milton
Member of the Australian Parliament
for La Trobe
In office
18 October 1980 – 24 March 1990
Preceded byMarshall Baillieu
Succeeded byBob Charles
Personal details
Born(1928-09-22)22 September 1928
London, England
Died8 August 2009(2009-08-08) (aged 80)
Northcote, Victoria, Australia
NationalityEnglish Australian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
OccupationRegistrar

References
  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 20 June 2008.
  2. OpenAustralia: Hansard Condolences Motion
  3. "True to his socialist beliefs". The Sydney Morning Herald. 28 October 2009. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Marshall Baillieu		 Member for La Trobe
1980–1990		 Succeeded by
Bob Charles
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