Colin Sinclair (politician)
Sir Colin Sinclair | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Inverell, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | March 17, 1956 (aged 79) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, businessman |
| Years active | 1932–1954 |
| Known for | Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Namoi; Secretary for Lands; president of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales; president of the Bank of New South Wales; president of the Australian Club |
Sir Colin Archibald Sinclair (24 December 1876 – 17 March 1956) was a notable figure in Australian politics.
Early life
Born in Inverell, New South Wales, Sinclair received his education at New England Grammar School in Armidale and later attended the University of Sydney, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1899 and a Bachelor of Laws in 1905. In 1916, he married Edith Grant.
In 1932, Sinclair was elected to represent Namoi in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. He held the position of Secretary for Lands between February 1938 and November 1940. His resignation from this role was prompted by a potential conflict of interest after his appointment as a director of the Bank of New South Wales. He chose not to contest the 1941 election.
From 1943 until 1954, Sinclair served as president of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. Additionally, he was president of the Bank of New South Wales from 1952 to 1954 and also led the Australian Club as its president. In recognition of his service, he was honored with a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) title during the 1953 New Year Honours. Sinclair passed away in Sydney.