Colin Jamieson | |
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| Leader of the Opposition in Western Australia | |
| In office 16 April 1976 – 21 February 1978 | |
| Preceded by | John Tonkin |
| Succeeded by | Ron Davies |
| Constituency | Canning (1953–1956) Beeloo (1956–1968) Belmont (1968–1974) Welshpool (1974–1986) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 May 1923 Perth, Western Australia |
| Died | 27 March 1990 (aged 66) Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Emily Margaret Male |
| Profession | Carpenter and joiner |
Colin John Jamieson, AO JP (26 May 1923 – 27 March 1990), was a politician in Western Australia. A member of the Labor Party, he served as a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1953 until 1986, as the Minister for Works and Water Supplies in the Tonkin Ministry (1971–1974) and as Leader of the Opposition (1976–1978). Ron Davies succeeded him in the latter role.[1] He was defeated by incumbent Liberal Premier Sir Charles Court at the state election of 1977.
- ^ Phillips Harry C. J., Jamieson, Colin John (1923–1990), Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, accessed 19 November 2012