Roy Wheeler (politician)

Roy Wheeler
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Mitchell
In office
10 December 1949  16 March 1961
Preceded by New seat
Succeeded by John Armitage
Personal details
Born 1909
Gosford, New South Wales
Died 16 March 1971 (aged 6162)
Nationality Australian
Political party Liberal Party of Australia
Occupation Stockbroker

Roy Crawford Wheeler (1909 16 March 1971) was an Australian politician. Born in Gosford, New South Wales, he was educated at state schools before running a business in Gosford. He subsequently became a stockbroker in Sydney, and underwent military service from 1940-46. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as a member of the Liberal Party, representing the new seat of Mitchell. He held the seat until his defeat in 1961. Wheeler died in 1971.[1]

References

  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
new seat
Member for Mitchell
1949 1961
Succeeded by
John Armitage