Thomas Treloar

Thomas Treloar
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Gwydir
In office
10 December 1949  15 November 1953
Preceded by William Scully
Succeeded by Ian Allan
Personal details
Born (1892-08-01)1 August 1892
Tamworth, New South Wales
Died 15 November 1953(1953-11-15) (aged 61)
Nationality Australian
Political party Australian Country Party
Occupation Company director

Thomas John Treloar (1 August 1892 15 November 1953) was an Australian politician. Born in Tamworth, New South Wales, he was educated at Sydney Grammar School before returning to Tamworth as a shopkeeper. He eventually became a company director before serving in World War I 1915-18 and World War II 1942-46. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Gwydir, defeating Labor minister William Scully. He died in 1953, necessitating a by-election for his seat.[1]

References

  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-06-07.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
William Scully
Member for Gwydir
1949 1953
Succeeded by
Ian Allan


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