Philip Stokes

Philip Stokes OBE
Member of the Australian Parliament for Maribyrnong
In office 10 December 1955 – 25 October 1969
Preceded by	Arthur Drakeford
Succeeded by	Moss Cass
Personal details
Born	(1906-10-25)25 October 1906 Melbourne, Victoria
Died	18 October 1983(1983-10-18) (aged 76)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberals
Occupation	Real estate agent

Philip William Clifford Stokes, OBE (25 October 1906 – 18 October 1983) was an Australian politician. Born in Melbourne, he attended state schools and then Austral College. He was a bank officer before serving in the military 1940–45. On his return, he was an auctioneer and real estate agent. In 1955, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Maribyrnong. He held the seat until his defeat in 1969. Stokes died in 1983.[1]

References

1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 20 June 2008.

Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Arthur Drakeford	Member for Maribyrnong 1955–1969	Succeeded by Moss Cass