Ben Courtice | |
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Minister for Trade and Customs | |
In office 1 November 1946 – 19 December 1949 | |
Prime Minister | Ben Chifley |
Preceded by | James Fraser |
Succeeded by | Neil O'Sullivan |
Senator for Queensland | |
In office 2 September 1937 – 30 June 1962 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia | 14 February 1881
Died | 7 January 1972 Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia | (aged 90)
Political party | Labor |
Spouse(s) | 1) Bertha Demaine 2) Elsie Dora Maud Joyner |
Relations | Brian Courtice (nephew) |
Occupation | Farmer |
Benjamin Courtice (14 February 1881 – 7 January 1972) was an Australian politician who served as a Senator for Queensland from 1937 to 1962. He served as Minister for Trade and Customs under Ben Chifley from 1946 to 1949.