Nelson Lemmon
Nelson Lemmon | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Works and Housing | |
| In office 1 November 1946 – 19 December 1949 | |
| Prime Minister | Ben Chifley |
| Preceded by | Bert Lazzarini |
| Succeeded by | Richard Casey |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for St George | |
| In office 29 May 1954 – 10 December 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Graham |
| Succeeded by | Bill Graham |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Forrest | |
| In office 21 August 1943 – 10 December 1949 | |
| Preceded by | John Prowse |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Freeth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 March 1908 Williamstown, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 20 March 1989 (aged 80) Robertson, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Country Party (1930s) Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Ada Mary Jackel |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Nelson Lemmon (22 March 1908 – 20 March 1989) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and served as Minister for Works and Housing (1946–1949) in the Chifley government. He played a key role in establishing the Snowy Mountains Scheme.