Harry Jenkins Sr.
Dr Harry Jenkins | |
|---|---|
Jenkins in 1974 | |
| 18th Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives | |
| In office 22 April 1983 – 11 February 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Billy Snedden |
| Succeeded by | Joan Child |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Scullin | |
| In office 25 October 1969 – 20 December 1985 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Harry Jenkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 September 1925 Caulfield, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 27 July 2004 (aged 78) Epping, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse |
Wendy Winter (m. 1951) |
| Children | 4, incl. Harry Jenkins |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne, Deakin University |
| Occupation | General practitioner |
Henry Alfred Jenkins AM (24 September 1925 – 27 July 2004) was an Australian politician and medical doctor. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and served in the House of Representatives from 1969 to 1985, including as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1983 to 1986. His son Harry Jenkins Jr. also served as Speaker.