Peter David Block (27 May 1935 – 19 October 1992) was an Australian politician. Block was born in

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to insurance executive Harry S. Bloch and Eva, ''née'' Davies. He attended

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before serving with the

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as part of

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from 1952 to 1953. From 1956 to 1958 he was a manager at A.S. Horn Pty Ltd, becoming the Australian manager of P.F. Collier Inc from 1961 to 1965. He also worked as an actor and professional golfer. In 1973 he was elected to the

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as a

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, representing

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; he transferred to Nunawading Province in 1979 and served until 1985.

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1935 births 1992 deaths Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Victoria Members of the Victorian Legislative Council Male actors from Melbourne Royal Australian Air Force personnel 20th-century Australian male actors 20th-century Australian politicians People educated at Haileybury (Melbourne) Politicians from Melbourne {{Australia-Liberal-politician-stub