Roy Wheeler (politician)
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Roy Wheeler | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Mitchell | |
| In office 10 December 1949 – 9 December 1961 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | John Armitage |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 February 1909 Gosford, New South Wales |
| Died | 16 March 1971 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Stockbroker |
Roy Crawford Wheeler (4 February 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
[edit]- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
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