David Watson (New South Wales politician)
| David Watson | |
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| Senator for New South Wales | |
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In office 5 September 1914 – 30 June 1917 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
14 February 1870 Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Died | 4 December 1924 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | Scottish Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Miner |
David Watson (14 February 1870 – 4 December 1924) was a Scottish-born Australian politician. Born in Lanarkshire, he migrated as a child to Australia, where he received a primary education. He became a miner in Newcastle and President of the Northern District Miners' Union. In 1914, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator from New South Wales. He held the seat until his defeat in 1917. Watson died in 1924.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
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