Joseph Fitzgerald

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Joseph Francis Fitzgerald (6 February 19121 November 1985) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he attended Catholic schools before becoming a public servant with the Department of Social Services. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Phillip. He held the seat until his defeat in 1955. In 1961, he was elected to the Senate, where he remained until 1974. Fitzgerald died in 1985.[1]

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  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved on 2008-06-07.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
New seat
Member for Phillip
1949 – 1955
Succeeded by
William Aston


Persondata
NAME Fitzgerald, Joseph Francis
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH 6 February 1912
PLACE OF BIRTH Sydney, New South Wales
DATE OF DEATH 1 November 1985
PLACE OF DEATH