Roger Ryan (politician)

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Roger Ryan (born 2 August 1939) is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Millner in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1974 to 1977. [1]

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References

  1. Green, Antony (2005). "Millner". 2005 Northern Territory Election. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 31 October 2010.
Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
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Member for Millner
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