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, the son of Sir Neville Howse, a minister in the

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government of

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. He attended Geelong Grammar School and the

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before becoming a company director. He underwent military service 1939–46; on his return, he was elected to the

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for the

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, defeating

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's John Breen for his father's old seat of Calare. He held the seat until he resigned on 28 September 1960, becoming a manager and company director. He died in 2002.

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Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Calare Members of the Australian House of Representatives Royal Australian Navy personnel of World War II 1913 births 2002 deaths People educated at Geelong Grammar School Royal Australian Navy officers Military personnel from New South Wales People from Orange, New South Wales Australian MPs 1946–1949 Australian MPs 1949–1951 Australian MPs 1951–1954 Australian MPs 1954–1955 Australian MPs 1955–1958 Australian MPs 1958–1961 {{Australia-Liberal-politician-stub