James Roger Johnston (18 June 1930 – 24 June 2020) was an Australian politician. Johnston successfully sought Liberal preselection for Hotham, competing against nine other members. In 1977, he was elected to the

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as the

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member for Hotham. He was a member of the Parliamentary Yacht Club, along with

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and Marshall Baillieu."Righting the sailing tale"
Phillip Lynch, Alan Cadman, Marshall Baillieu, Roger Johnston, ''

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'', 26 November 1978. In 1979, Johnston was part of a delegation of Australian parliamentarians sent to

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to learn about resources development."Aust MPs on tour"
''

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'', 19 July 1979. He was defeated in 1980. He attempted to gain preselection for the

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."Lynch announces resignation PM decides on Flinders by-election"
Teresa Mannix, ''

'', 23 October 1982. Johnston is a great-grandson of

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, and his ashes are interred i
David Syme's tomb
situated in Boroondara Cemetery in Kew, Victoria.

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1930 births 2020 deaths Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Hotham Members of the Australian House of Representatives 20th-century Australian politicians Politicians from Melbourne {{Australia-Liberal-politician-stub