Keith Walter Wilson Ewert (12 April 1918 – 2 December 1989) was an Australian politician. Born in

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and educated at Melbourne High School and the

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, he was an accountant before entering politics. In 1952, Ewert was elected to the

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as the Labor member for

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, unexpectedly winning the

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for that seat caused by the death of

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, becoming only the second Labor MP for Flinders. In 1954, he was defeated by

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Robert Lindsay. In

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and

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, Ewert was the Labor candidate for the nearby seat of

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, losing each time to Liberal

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. On the third attempt, Ewert actually led in the first count, but was defeated by DLP preferences. After his final defeat, Ewert resumed his accountancy practice. He died in 1989.

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Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Flinders Members of the Australian House of Representatives 1918 births 1989 deaths 20th-century Australian politicians People from Brighton, Victoria People educated at Melbourne High School Politicians from Melbourne Australian accountants University of Melbourne alumni politicians {{Australia-Labor-representative-stub