John Brooke Howse (10 October 1913 – 11 July 2002) was an Australian politician. He was born in

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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

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. 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 20th-century Australian politicians People educated at Geelong Grammar School Royal Australian Navy officers {{Australia-Liberal-politician-stub