Hugh McClelland

Hugh McClelland

Member of the Australian Parliament for Wimmera
In office 19 December 1931 – 23 October 1937
Preceded by	Percy Stewart
Succeeded by	Alexander Wilson
Personal details
Born	27 December 1875(1875-12-27) Smeaton, Victoria
Died	14 December 1958(1958-12-14) (aged 82)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Country Party
Occupation	Farmer

Hugh McClelland (27 December 1875 – 14 December 1958) was an Australian politician.

Biography

Born in Smeaton, Victoria, he was educated at state schools before becoming a farmer at Berriwillock. He was also a Wycheproof Shire Councillor. In 1931, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Wimmera. He held the seat until 1937, when he was defeated by an independent Country candidate. McClelland died in 1958.^[1]

^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia. Retrieved 5 July 2008.

Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Percy Stewart	Member for Wimmera 1931–1937	Succeeded by Alexander Wilson