William Conelan

William Conelan

Electoral table and supporters for Conelan at the 1939 bye-election
Member of the Australian Parliament for Griffith
In office 20 May 1939 – 10 December 1949
Preceded by	Frank Baker
Succeeded by	Douglas Berry
Personal details
Born	23 December 1895(1895-12-23) Wadmaninga, South Australia
Died	28 February 1983(1983-02-28) (aged 87)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Occupation	Draper

William Patrick Conelan (23 December 1895 – 28 February 1983) was an Australian politician. Born in Wadmaninga, South Australia, he received a primary education before becoming a tailor's cutter and draper. He was involved in local politics as a member of Brisbane City Council, having moved from South Australia to Queensland. At the 1939 by-election, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Griffith. He held the seat until his defeat in 1949. Conelan died in 1983.^[1]

References

^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia. Retrieved 2008-07-13.

Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Francis Baker	Member for Griffith 1939 – 1949	Succeeded by Douglas Berry

Persondata
Name	Conelan, William Patrick
Alternative names
Short description	Australian politician
Date of birth	23 December 1895
Place of birth	Wadmaninga, South Australia
Date of death	28 February 1983
Place of death