William Conelan

William Conelan

Electoral table and supporters for Conelan at the 1939 by-election
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Griffith
In office
20 May 1939  10 December 1949
Preceded by Frank Baker
Succeeded by Doug Berry
Personal details
Born (1895-12-23)23 December 1895
Wadmaninga, South Australia
Died 28 February 1983(1983-02-28) (aged 87)
Nationality Australian
Political party Australian Labor Party
Occupation Draper

William Patrick Conelan (23 December 1895 28 February 1983) was an Australian politician. Born in Wadmaninga, South Australia, he received a primary education before becoming a tailor's cutter and draper. He was involved in local politics as a member of Brisbane City Council, having moved from South Australia to Queensland. At the 1939 by-election, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Griffith. He held the seat until his defeat in 1949. Conelan died in 1983.[1]

References

  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Francis Baker
Member for Griffith
19391949
Succeeded by
Doug Berry


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