| Ted Maher | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Queensland | |
| In office 22 February 1950 – 30 June 1965 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 June 1891 Forbes, New South Wales |
| Died | 31 December 1982 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Irish Australian |
| Political party | Australian Country Party |
| Occupation | Grazier, businessman |
Edmund Bede "Ted" Maher (8 June 1891 – 31 December 1982) was an Australian politician. Born in Forbes, New South Wales, he was educated at Catholic schools before becoming a post office worker and stock agent. In 1921, he moved to Queensland, becoming a grazier, as well as a businessman and company director. In 1929 he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the Country Party member for Rosewood, transferring to West Moreton in 1932. He served briefly as Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Country Party in 1936. In 1949 he left the Assembly and was elected to the Australian Senate as a Country Party Senator for Queensland. He remained in the Senate until his retirement in 1964, taking effect in 1965. Maher died in 1982.[1]