Roger Johnston

J. Roger Johnston (born 18 June 1930) was an Australian politician. He contested the Division of Melbourne Ports in 1975, but lost to the incumbent Labor member Frank Crean. Following this, Johnston successfully sought Liberal preselection for Hotham, competing against nine other members.[2] In 1977, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Hotham. He was a member of the Parliamentary Yacht Club, along with Phillip Lynch, Alan Cadman and Marshall Baillieu.[3] In 1979, Johnston was part of a delegation of Australian parliamentarians sent to Port Moresby to learn about resources development.[4] He was defeated in 1980.[5][6] He attempted to gain preselection for the 1982 Flinders by-election.[7]

Roger Johnston
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Hotham
In office
10 December 1977 – 18 October 1980
Preceded byDon Chipp
Succeeded byLewis Kent
Personal details
Born (1930-06-18) 18 June 1930
Died24 June 2020
Mt Eliza, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal Party of Australia
Spouse(s)Loretta (divorced Elizabeth (Betty))
ChildrenBruce, Susan and Laura
OccupationBusinessperson[1]
ProfessionCivil engineer[1]

Roger was a great grandson of David Syme (the founder of The Age). Roger (and his cousin, Ranald MacDonald, a former editor of The Age) took control of The Age in 1965. Roger (an engineer) was responsible for production, and led the move of the newspaper from Collins Street to Spencer Street in the late 1960s.

Until a few years before his death, Roger was chairman of the Liberal Party in Higgins electorate division, and president of the Association of Former Members of the Parliament of Australia.

Roger attended Melbourne Grammar and Melbourne University (Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)). He was married twice (Elizabeth (Betty) and Loretta). Three children – Bruce, Susan and Laura. Three grandchildren - Georgina, James and Henrietta.


References
  1. "Hotham's new man", The Canberra Times, 12 December 1977.
  2. "Engineer replaces Chipp", The Canberra Times, 12 September 1977.
  3. "Righting the sailing tale", Phillip Lynch, Alan Cadman, Marshall Baillieu, Roger Johnston, The Canberra Times, 26 November 1978.
  4. "Aust MPs on tour", Papua New Guinea Post-Courier, 19 July 1979.
  5. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 15 June 2008.
  6. "Members of the House of Representatives since 1901". Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  7. "Lynch announces resignation PM decides on Flinders by-election", Teresa Mannix, The Canberra Times, 23 October 1982.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Don Chipp		 Member for Hotham
1977 – 1980		 Succeeded by
Lewis Kent


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