Hugh McClelland
For the British cartoonist, see Hugh McClelland (cartoonist).
| Hugh McClelland | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Wimmera | |
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In office 19 December 1931 – 23 October 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Percy Stewart |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
27 December 1875 Smeaton, Victoria |
| Died | 14 December 1958 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Country Party |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Hugh McClelland (27 December 1875 – 14 December 1958) was an Australian politician.
Biography
Born in Smeaton, Victoria, he was educated at state schools before becoming a farmer at Berriwillock. He was also a Wycheproof Shire Councillor. In 1931, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Wimmera. He held the seat until 1937, when he was defeated by an independent Country candidate. McClelland died in 1958.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Percy Stewart |
Member for Wimmera 1931–1937 |
Succeeded by Alexander Wilson |
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