Malcolm McColm
| Malcolm McColm | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bowman | |
|
In office 10 December 1949 – 9 December 1961 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Jack Comber |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
25 June 1914 Cardiff, Wales |
| Died | 2 May 1966 (aged 51) |
| Nationality | Welsh Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Malcolm Llewellyn McColm (25 June 1914 – 2 May 1966) was an Australian politician. Born in Cardiff, Wales, he migrated to Australia as a child and was educated at Scotch College, Warwick, Queensland. He was a bushworker before serving in the military 1936-46, after which he was a public servant.
In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for the new seat of Bowman. He held the seat until his defeat in 1961, after which he became a transport and insurance executive.[1]
McColm died in 1966 and was buried in Balmoral Cemetery, Brisbane.[2]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
- ↑ McColm Malcolm Llewelyn — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New seat |
Member for Bowman 1949 – 1961 |
Succeeded by Jack Comber |
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