Frank Webster | |
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Member of the South Australian House of Assembly for Norwood | |
In office 15 September 1979 –22 January 1980 | |
Preceded by | Greg Crafter |
Succeeded by | Greg Crafter |
Personal details | |
Born | Francis Raymond Webster Norwood,South Australia |
Political party | SA Liberal Party |
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