Frank O'Keefe

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Frank Lionel O'Keefe (6 October 1912 – 21 April 1989) was an Australian politician. Born in Gunnedah, New South Wales, he attended state schools before becoming a farm machinery distributor and oil merchant. He was mayor of Gunnedah Shire Council for 18 years, and also served on Namoi Valley County Council. In 1961 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Liverpool Plains, representing the Country Party; he transferred to Upper Hunter in 1962, which he held until 1969. In that year he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the member for Paterson. He held the seat until its abolition in 1984, at which time he retired. O'Keefe died in 1989.[1]

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  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved on 2008-05-24.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Allen Fairhall		 Member for Paterson
1969 – 1984		 Succeeded by
seat abolished


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NAME O'Keefe, Frank Lionel
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH 6 October 1912
PLACE OF BIRTH Gunnedah, New South Wales
DATE OF DEATH 21 April 1989
PLACE OF DEATH
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