John Gilbert AlexanderOAMMP (born 4 July 1951 in Sydney) is a former professional touring tennis player and current Australian politician.
Political career
As a Liberal Party candidate John Alexander won the seat of Bennelong from the Australian Labor Party in the 2010 election with a swing of 4.52 points, giving a two-party-preferred margin of 3.1 points.
Alexander delivered his maiden speech to parliament on 28 October 2010, detailing his particular interest in areas of preventative health, infrastructure, transport and sustainable growth. During his first term Alexander was put in charge of several internal policy committees, with a particular focus on regional development and policies to tackle urban congestion.
In October 2011 Alexander ran the inaugural Bennelong Cup Table Tennis Test match, involving players from China, Korea and Australia playing in a formal competition in Ryde. In October 2012 the opening games were played in the Great Hall of Parliament House – the first competitive sporting event ever played there. The Ambassadors for China and Korea participated in a friendly competition with Alexander and Minister for Sport Kate Lundy. The Bennelong Cup is the celebration of Alexander's Bennelong Schools Table Tennis Program which has put tables in all 40 Bennelong schools in order to encourage social interaction between students of different cultural backgrounds, together with a healthy activity.
John Alexander (30 September 1686 – 1 November 1743) was an Irish Presbyterian minister.
Life
He was a native of Ulster, but connected with the Scottish noble family of the Alexanders, earls of Stirling, being the grandson of the first earl. He was educated at Glasgow, and settled in England. Wilson identifies him with the John Alexander who was a pupil of Isaac Noble and Congregationalist minister at Gloucester 1712–18. He was Presbyterian minister at Stratford-on-Avon, where he educated students for the ministry.
He afterwards moved to Dublin, where he was installed minister of Plunket Street Presbyterian congregation on 15 November 1730. He was moderator of the General Synod of Ulster, 1734, and died in Dublin on 1 November 1743 and was buried there. His family moved to Birmingham.
Works
He was a linguist and patristic scholar; he published The Primitive Doctrine of Christ's Divinity … in an Essay on Irenæus … 1727.
Family
He married Hannah Higgs (1704/5–1768), daughter of Rev. John Higgs of Evesham, on 8 August 1732. He left two daughters Mary (1734), Hannah (1742) and two sons, John and Benjamin (1737–1768): the latter, was a doctor of medicine, and translated J. B. Morgagni's De Sedibus (The Seats and Causes of Disease, investigated by Anatomy, 1769).
SYND 7 5 68 MEN'S TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP IN ITALY BETWEEN JOHN ALEXANDER AND PETER SZOKE
(7 May 1968) Men's tennis championship takes place in Rome between Australian John Alexander and Peter Szoke of Hungary. Alexander wins 3-0.
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Today Show Weather Segment - John Alexander playing tennis with Steve Jacobs 10-10-2014
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Davis Cup 1979 John Alexander Vs John McEnroe - Second Set
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DiFilm - Ricardo Cano vs John Alexander - Davis Cup 1977
Tenis: Torneo de Copa Davis en el Buenos Aires Lawn Tenis Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina, John Alexander (Australia) derrota en singles a Ricardo Cano (Argentina) en 6-4, 6-0 y 6-0 (Inter-Zonal - 1st round). Vistas generales de los tenistas posando para los fotógrafos en el campo de juego antes de comenzar el partido. Secuencias breves del partido. Vistas generales del público en las tribunas. Primeros planos de una cámara de Canal 9 registrando el partido. (Magnético/Sonido ambiente)
Fecha: 14/9/1977
Duración: 2 minutos 28 segundos
Código del film: B-02526
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Liberal MP John Alexander to quit federal politics
Liberal MP John Alexander will retire from politics at the next election, bring to a close more than a decade in federal politics.
He's held the Sydney seat of Bennelong since 2010 when he defeated Labor's Maxine McKew, who toppled former Prime Minister John Howard three years earlier.
In a letter to constituents, Mr Alexander said: "Alongside representing Australia in tennis, representing our community here in Bennelong has been one of the greatest honours of my life.
"Winning back Bennelong wasn't easy. But we got there through hard work and perseverance."
The Coalition holds the seat on a margin of 6.9 per cent.
published: 12 Nov 2021
Davis Cup 1979 John Alexander Vs John McEnroe - First Set (Part 1)
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Breakfast show interview with John Alexander
Breakfast show interview with John Alexander discussing the future of Australian tennis given the 2012 Wimbledon mens' results.
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DiFilm - Jan Kodes vs John Alexander Flushing Meadows 1973
Tennis: Flushing Meadows's Tilt in Forest Hills's stadium, New York, USA. Jan Kodes (Czechoslovakia) defeats in masculine singles to John Alexander (Australia) in the round 16 of US Open for 7-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Tenis: Torneo de Flushing Meadows en el estadio de Forest Hills, New York, USA. Jan Kodes (Checoslovaquia) derrota en singles masculinos a John Alexander (Australia) en el round 16 del Abierto de los EE.UU. por 7-6, 7-5, 6-4. (Sonido ambiente)
Fecha: 6/9/1973
Duración: 1 minuto 15 segundos
Código del film: B-28140
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(7 May 1968) Men's tennis championship takes place in Rome between Australian John Alexander and Peter Szoke of Hungary. Alexander wins 3-0.
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Tenis: Torneo de Copa Davis en el Buenos Aires Lawn Tenis Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina, John Alexander (Australia) derrota en singles a Ricardo Cano (Argentina...
Tenis: Torneo de Copa Davis en el Buenos Aires Lawn Tenis Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina, John Alexander (Australia) derrota en singles a Ricardo Cano (Argentina) en 6-4, 6-0 y 6-0 (Inter-Zonal - 1st round). Vistas generales de los tenistas posando para los fotógrafos en el campo de juego antes de comenzar el partido. Secuencias breves del partido. Vistas generales del público en las tribunas. Primeros planos de una cámara de Canal 9 registrando el partido. (Magnético/Sonido ambiente)
Fecha: 14/9/1977
Duración: 2 minutos 28 segundos
Código del film: B-02526
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Tenis: Torneo de Copa Davis en el Buenos Aires Lawn Tenis Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina, John Alexander (Australia) derrota en singles a Ricardo Cano (Argentina) en 6-4, 6-0 y 6-0 (Inter-Zonal - 1st round). Vistas generales de los tenistas posando para los fotógrafos en el campo de juego antes de comenzar el partido. Secuencias breves del partido. Vistas generales del público en las tribunas. Primeros planos de una cámara de Canal 9 registrando el partido. (Magnético/Sonido ambiente)
Fecha: 14/9/1977
Duración: 2 minutos 28 segundos
Código del film: B-02526
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Liberal MP John Alexander will retire from politics at the next election, bring to a close more than a decade in federal politics.
He's held the Sydney seat of...
Liberal MP John Alexander will retire from politics at the next election, bring to a close more than a decade in federal politics.
He's held the Sydney seat of Bennelong since 2010 when he defeated Labor's Maxine McKew, who toppled former Prime Minister John Howard three years earlier.
In a letter to constituents, Mr Alexander said: "Alongside representing Australia in tennis, representing our community here in Bennelong has been one of the greatest honours of my life.
"Winning back Bennelong wasn't easy. But we got there through hard work and perseverance."
The Coalition holds the seat on a margin of 6.9 per cent.
Liberal MP John Alexander will retire from politics at the next election, bring to a close more than a decade in federal politics.
He's held the Sydney seat of Bennelong since 2010 when he defeated Labor's Maxine McKew, who toppled former Prime Minister John Howard three years earlier.
In a letter to constituents, Mr Alexander said: "Alongside representing Australia in tennis, representing our community here in Bennelong has been one of the greatest honours of my life.
"Winning back Bennelong wasn't easy. But we got there through hard work and perseverance."
The Coalition holds the seat on a margin of 6.9 per cent.
Davis Cup 1979 John Alexander Vs John McEnroe - First Set (Part 1)
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Tennis: Flushing Meadows's Tilt in Forest Hills's stadium, New York, USA. Jan Kodes (Czechoslovakia) defeats in masculine singles to John Alexander (Australia) ...
Tennis: Flushing Meadows's Tilt in Forest Hills's stadium, New York, USA. Jan Kodes (Czechoslovakia) defeats in masculine singles to John Alexander (Australia) in the round 16 of US Open for 7-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Tenis: Torneo de Flushing Meadows en el estadio de Forest Hills, New York, USA. Jan Kodes (Checoslovaquia) derrota en singles masculinos a John Alexander (Australia) en el round 16 del Abierto de los EE.UU. por 7-6, 7-5, 6-4. (Sonido ambiente)
Fecha: 6/9/1973
Duración: 1 minuto 15 segundos
Código del film: B-28140
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Tennis: Flushing Meadows's Tilt in Forest Hills's stadium, New York, USA. Jan Kodes (Czechoslovakia) defeats in masculine singles to John Alexander (Australia) in the round 16 of US Open for 7-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Tenis: Torneo de Flushing Meadows en el estadio de Forest Hills, New York, USA. Jan Kodes (Checoslovaquia) derrota en singles masculinos a John Alexander (Australia) en el round 16 del Abierto de los EE.UU. por 7-6, 7-5, 6-4. (Sonido ambiente)
Fecha: 6/9/1973
Duración: 1 minuto 15 segundos
Código del film: B-28140
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(7 May 1968) Men's tennis championship takes place in Rome between Australian John Alexander and Peter Szoke of Hungary. Alexander wins 3-0.
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Tenis: Torneo de Copa Davis en el Buenos Aires Lawn Tenis Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina, John Alexander (Australia) derrota en singles a Ricardo Cano (Argentina) en 6-4, 6-0 y 6-0 (Inter-Zonal - 1st round). Vistas generales de los tenistas posando para los fotógrafos en el campo de juego antes de comenzar el partido. Secuencias breves del partido. Vistas generales del público en las tribunas. Primeros planos de una cámara de Canal 9 registrando el partido. (Magnético/Sonido ambiente)
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Liberal MP John Alexander will retire from politics at the next election, bring to a close more than a decade in federal politics.
He's held the Sydney seat of Bennelong since 2010 when he defeated Labor's Maxine McKew, who toppled former Prime Minister John Howard three years earlier.
In a letter to constituents, Mr Alexander said: "Alongside representing Australia in tennis, representing our community here in Bennelong has been one of the greatest honours of my life.
"Winning back Bennelong wasn't easy. But we got there through hard work and perseverance."
The Coalition holds the seat on a margin of 6.9 per cent.
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Tennis: Flushing Meadows's Tilt in Forest Hills's stadium, New York, USA. Jan Kodes (Czechoslovakia) defeats in masculine singles to John Alexander (Australia) in the round 16 of US Open for 7-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Tenis: Torneo de Flushing Meadows en el estadio de Forest Hills, New York, USA. Jan Kodes (Checoslovaquia) derrota en singles masculinos a John Alexander (Australia) en el round 16 del Abierto de los EE.UU. por 7-6, 7-5, 6-4. (Sonido ambiente)
Fecha: 6/9/1973
Duración: 1 minuto 15 segundos
Código del film: B-28140
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John Gilbert AlexanderOAMMP (born 4 July 1951 in Sydney) is a former professional touring tennis player and current Australian politician.
Political career
As a Liberal Party candidate John Alexander won the seat of Bennelong from the Australian Labor Party in the 2010 election with a swing of 4.52 points, giving a two-party-preferred margin of 3.1 points.
Alexander delivered his maiden speech to parliament on 28 October 2010, detailing his particular interest in areas of preventative health, infrastructure, transport and sustainable growth. During his first term Alexander was put in charge of several internal policy committees, with a particular focus on regional development and policies to tackle urban congestion.
In October 2011 Alexander ran the inaugural Bennelong Cup Table Tennis Test match, involving players from China, Korea and Australia playing in a formal competition in Ryde. In October 2012 the opening games were played in the Great Hall of Parliament House – the first competitive sporting event ever played there. The Ambassadors for China and Korea participated in a friendly competition with Alexander and Minister for Sport Kate Lundy. The Bennelong Cup is the celebration of Alexander's Bennelong Schools Table Tennis Program which has put tables in all 40 Bennelong schools in order to encourage social interaction between students of different cultural backgrounds, together with a healthy activity.