Roy Wheeler (politician)
| Roy Wheeler | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Mitchell | |
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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 61–62) |
| 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
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by new seat |
Member for Mitchell 1949 – 1961 |
Succeeded by John Armitage |
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