William Long (Australian politician)
William Long | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Lang | |
In office 17 November 1928 – 19 December 1931 | |
Preceded by | Elliot Johnson |
Succeeded by | Dick Dein |
Personal details | |
Born | Newcastle, New South Wales | 18 June 1885
Died | 3 March 1957 71) | (aged
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Occupation | Boilermaker |
William John Long (18 June 1885 – 3 March 1957) was an Australian politician. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, he received a primary education before becoming a boilermaker with New South Wales Railways. In 1928, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Lang, defeating long-serving Nationalist MP Elliot Johnson. Long held the seat until his own defeat in 1931. He died in 1957.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-06-07.
Parliament of Australia | ||
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Preceded by Elliot Johnson |
Member for Lang 1928 – 1931 |
Succeeded by Dick Dein |