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Ivan John Petch, 1939-
DESCRIPTION
Parliamentary Service
| Position | Start | End | Period | Notes |
| Member for Gladesville | 25 May 1991 | 03 Mar 1995 | 3 years 9 months 7 days | |
| Member for Gladesville | 19 Mar 1988 | 03 May 1991 | 3 years 1 month 15 days | |
| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly | 19 Mar 1988 | 03 Mar 1995 | 6 years 11 months 13 days |
Political Party Activity
Liberal Party. Joined in 1975
Community Activity
Past President Ryde Lions Club 1985-1986. Chairman of Ryde Red Cross Calling Appeal 1978-1984. Executive Member of Local Government Association 1985-1987. Honorary member of Ryde Rotary Club. Patron of Rotary Overseas Medical Aid for Children; Patron of Ryde City Bowling Club; Patron of Gladesville Sports and Bowling Club, Commander in Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem (CLJ)
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Professional musician, electrical engineering consultant, company managing director, licensed electrical contractor. Educated at Putney Primary School and Fort Street Boys High School and Sydney Technical College. Tertiary training in electrical engineering and music. Joint Managing Director for Independent Promotions Pty Ltd contracting celebrities for concerts and television, promoting entertainers and providing personal management services for many Australian based celebrities
Local Government Activity
Alderman Ryde Municipal Council 1977-1987, Councillor Sydney County Council 1980-1987, Chairman Sydney County Council 1984-1985, Executive Member of the Local Government Association 1986-1987, Councillor Ryde City Council 1995-2015 including a term as Mayor between 2012-2013.
Personal
Married Ann and had issue 3 daughters and 3 sons
Source
https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/members/Pages/profiles/petch_ivan-john.aspx
DETAILS
First Name(s)IvanSurnamePetchOther NameJohnGender Male
Significant Dates
Date of Birth 1 March, 1939Place of BirthConcord, NSW
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Ivan John Petch, 1939-. Ryde History Hub, accessed 14/01/2026, https://historyhub.ryde.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/3851