12 Facts About Archibald Fisken

Archibald Fisken was a member of the House of Representatives from 1934 to 1937, representing the United Australia Party.

Archibald Fisken served on the Western Front from 1916 to 1918; in 1918 he was awarded the Military Cross and promoted to lieutenant, although he was wounded.

Archibald Fisken was prominent in the community, both as a sportsman and as a pastoralist.

Archibald Fisken married Elspeth Anne Cameron on 20 February 1924 at Ross, Tasmania.

Archibald Fisken was elected to the federal House of Representatives in 1934, as the United Australia Party member for Ballaarat.

Archibald Fisken was notably concerned with unemployment, stating that "all the ills of the country would be rectified" if the problem was solved.

Archibald Fisken continued on the Meat Board for many years, serving as chairman until 1946.

Archibald Fisken expanded the market for Australian meat, notably in Britain and North America.

Archibald Fisken was appointed to the Meat Industry Commission on its creation in 1943, and acted as deputy-controller of meat supplies for Victoria from 1943 to 1945.

Archibald Fisken held positions as chairman of Dennys, Lascelles Ltd, a director of the Commercial Union Assurance Company, and a life member and trustee of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria.

Archibald Fisken contributed much time and effort towards establishing a Ballarat tertiary education institution.

Archibald Fisken was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.