George Whiteside
| George Whiteside | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Queensland | |
| In office 9 October 1962 – 29 November 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Max Poulter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1902 Victoria |
| Died | 27 July 1976 (aged 73–74) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Railway worker |
George Irvine Whiteside (1902 – 27 July 1976) was an Australian politician.
Born in Victoria, he was educated at state schools before moving to Queensland to become a railway worker. He was Queensland Secretary of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association 1945-1962 and President of the Queensland Labor Party 1959-1960.
On 9 October 1962, he was appointed to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Queensland, filling the casual vacancy caused by the death of Labor Senator Max Poulter. The Australian Constitution dictated that a special election be held at the same time as the next federal election in 1963. Whiteside was narrowly defeated by Liberal candidate Kenneth Morris. Whiteside died in 1976.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-16.