Francis Clarke

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Francis Clarke (25 March 1857 – 18 May 1939) was an Australian politician. Born in Stroud, New South Wales, he attended Catholic schools at Bathurst before becoming a surveyor. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1893 to 1898, representing the seats of Macleay and Hastings and the Macleay. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 1899-1900, representing the Protectionist Party. In 1901, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Protectionist member for Cowper. He held the seat until his defeat in 1903 by Henry Lee of the Free Trade Party. He died in 1939.[1]

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  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
new seat		 Member for Cowper
1901 – 1903		 Succeeded by
Henry Lee


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NAME Clarke, Francis
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH 25 March 1857
PLACE OF BIRTH Stroud, New South Wales
DATE OF DEATH 18 May 1939
PLACE OF DEATH
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