Thomas Treloar

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Thomas John Treloar (1 August 189215 November 1953) was an Australian politician. Born in Tamworth, New South Wales, he was educated at Sydney Grammar School before returning to Tamworth as a shopkeeper. He eventually became a company director before serving in World War I 1915-18 and World War II 1942-46. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Gwydir, defeating Labor minister William Scully. He died in 1953, necessitating a by-election for his seat.[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
William Scully
Member for Gwydir
1949 – 1953
Succeeded by
Ian Allan


Persondata
NAME Treloar, Thomas John
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH 1 August 1892
PLACE OF BIRTH Tamworth, New South Wales
DATE OF DEATH 15 November 1953
PLACE OF DEATH