Thomas Williams (Australian politician)
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Thomas Francis Williams (7 April 1897 – 1992) was an Australian politician.
Born in Young, New South Wales, he was educated at Catholic schools and then the University of Sydney. He became a barrister in 1923. In 1943 he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Robertson, defeating sitting UAP member Eric Spooner. He held the seat until 1949, when he was defeated by Liberal candidate Roger Dean. Williams returned to law and died in 1992.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
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| Preceded by Eric Spooner |
Member for Robertson 1943 – 1949 |
Succeeded by Roger Dean |
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| NAME | Williams, Thomas Francis |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Australian politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 7 April 1897 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Young, New South Wales |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1992 |
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