Jim Chown

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Jim Chown

MLC
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for Agricultural Region
Assumed office
22 May 2009
Personal details
Born (1952-10-04) 4 October 1952 (age 67)
Sale, Victoria
Political party Liberal

James Edward Chown (born 4 October 1952) is an Australian politician. He was born in Sale, Victoria, and arrived in Western Australia in 1959. He was a farmer before entering politics. [1]

In 2008, Chown was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council for Agricultural Region, representing the Liberal Party. He took his seat on 22 May 2009. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Parliament of Western Australia (2009). "Hon. James (Jim) Edward Chown". Archived from the original on 8 September 2008. Retrieved 21 May 2009.