Peter Sim

John Peter Sim, CBE (21 June 1917 – 29 July 2015) was an Australian politician. Born in Colac, Victoria, he was a farmer in Western Australia before serving in the military 1941–1946. He was Vice-President of the Western Australian Liberal Party 1960–1962. On 26 November 1964, he was appointed to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Western Australia, filling the casual vacancy caused by the death of Senator Seddon Vincent.[1] The Australian Constitution dictated that a special Senate election had to be held at the same time as the lower house 1966 election, but Sim was re-elected. He held the seat until his retirement in 1980.[1][2] Sim was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) on 31 December 1982, for service to parliament.[3]

Peter Sim
CBE
Senator for Western Australia
In office
26 November 1964 – 30 June 1981
Preceded bySeddon Vincent
Personal details
Born
John Peter Sim

(1917-06-21)21 June 1917
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Died29 July 2015(2015-07-29) (aged 98)
Political partyLiberal Party of Australia
SpousePaula Susan Clarkson
OccupationFarmer, soldier
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceAustralian Army
Years of service1941–1946
RankLieutenant
Unit23rd/21st Battalion
14th/32nd Battalion
3rd New Guinea Infantry Battalion
Battles/warsWorld War II

Sim died on 29 July 2015, aged 98.[4]

References
  1. Bolton, Geoffrey (2010). "SIM, John Peter (1917–2015)". The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  2. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 19 November 2008.
  3. "Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) entry for John Peter Sim". It's an Honour, Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 1982. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  4. "Vale: John Peter Sim". Australian Institute of International Affairs. Retrieved 11 August 2015.


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