Ewen Paul Cameron
Sir Ewen Paul Cameron | |
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| Born | 15 January 1891 Preston, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 18 January 1964 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 1915–1964 |
| Known for | Minister of Health in Victoria, Australia; chair of committees in the Victorian Legislative Council |
Sir Ewen Paul Cameron (15 January 1891 – 18 January 1964) was a notable figure in Australian politics.
Background
Cameron was born in Preston, Victoria to Martin Cameron, a Scottish grazier, and his wife Jane. Between 1915 and 1918, he served in the Australian Army as a member of the 4th Light Horse Regiment.
As an early organizer of the Camberwell branch of the United Australia Party, he played a key role in managing election campaigns for both Trevor Oldham and Robert Menzies. On 7 August 1948, Cameron secured a seat in the Victorian Legislative Council through a by-election, representing East Yarra Province as one of two members from the Liberal Party.
Minister of Health
After Henry Bolte defeated John Cain in the 1955 election, Cameron was appointed as Minister of Health within the Bolte Ministry, a position he held for more than six years. In recognition of his contributions in this role, he was knighted in 1961. Subsequently, he served as chair of committees in the Legislative Council until his death while still in office in 1964.