Herbert Ernst Graham was an Australian politician.
11 Facts About Herb Graham
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Herb Graham's father, farmer William Graham, was a candidate for the Western Australian Legislative Council in the 1912 Legislative Council election.
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In 1928, Herb Graham joined the Western Australian Government Department of Lands and Surveys as a cadet draftsman.
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In 1943 Herb Graham was elected to the seat of East Perth in a by-election caused by the resignation of Tom Hughes.
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In 1957 Herb Graham took on responsibility for transport, presiding over the implementation of an integrated bus system.
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Between 1959 and 1971 Herb Graham served the ALP in opposition, rising to deputy opposition leader in 1966.
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Herb Graham took on responsibility for town planning between 1971 and 1973.
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In 1973 after a series of disagreements with Tonkin, Herb Graham resigned from Parliament.
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Herb Graham was honoured by the Italian government with an Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
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Herb Graham was a patron of the East Perth Football Club and was a life member.
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Herb Graham died on 17 March 1982 in Stirling, Western Australia.