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Hubert Ferdinand Opperman (Oppie) was an Australian champion cyclist, politician and diplomat. Elected member for Corio (Victoria) for the Liberal Party, Opperman served in the House of Representatives 1949-67. He was Minister for Shipping and Transport (1960-63) and Minister for Immigration (1963-66). He was appointed Australia’s first High Commissioner to Malta (1967-72).

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‘Opperman, Hon. Sir Hubert Ferdinand.’ In Who’s Who in Australia, 31st ed., 1147. Melbourne: Information Australia, 1995.