Frederick Osborne

Frederick Osborne
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Evans
In office
10 December 1949 – 9 December 1961
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byJames Monaghan
Personal details
Born(1909-01-20)20 January 1909
Died23 July 1996(1996-07-23) (aged 87)
PartyLiberal Party of Australia
SpouseElizabeth
Alma materUniversity of Sydney
OccupationNaval officer
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceRoyal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Years of service1938–1967
RankCommander
CommandsHMS Peacock (1945)
HMS Vanquisher (1943–45)
HMS Gentian (1941–43)
Battles/wars
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross & Bar
Volunteer Reserve Decoration
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Frederick Meares Osborne CMG, DSC & Bar, VRD (20 January 1909 – 23 July 1996) was an Australian lawyer, politician and company director. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1949 to 1961, representing the New South Wales seat of Evans for the Liberal Party. He held ministerial office in the Menzies government as Minister for Customs and Excise (1956), Air (1956–1960), and Repatriation (1960–1961)