Frank O'Keefe
For the Australian footballer, see Frank O'Keefe (footballer).
| Frank O'Keefe AM | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Paterson | |
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In office 25 October 1969 – 26 October 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Allen Fairhall |
| Succeeded by | Division abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
6 October 1912 Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Died | 21 April 1989 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Country Party |
| Occupation | Farm machinery and oil merchant |
Frank Lionel O'Keefe, AM (6 October 1912 – 21 April 1989) was an Australian politician. Born in Gunnedah, New South Wales, he attended state schools before becoming a farm machinery distributor and oil merchant. He was mayor of Gunnedah Shire Council for 18 years, and also served on Namoi Valley County Council. In 1961 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Liverpool Plains, representing the Country Party; he transferred to Upper Hunter in 1962, which he held until 1969.[1] In that year he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the member for Paterson. He held the seat until its abolition in 1984, at which time he retired. O'Keefe died in 1989.[2]
References
- ↑ "Mr Frank Lionel O'Keefe (1912–1989)". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 25 February 2010.
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-05-24.
| Parliament of New South Wales | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Roger Nott |
Member for Liverpool Plains 1961–1962 |
Succeeded by Abolished |
| Preceded by Leon Punch |
Member for Upper Hunter 1962–1969 |
Succeeded by Col Fisher |
| Parliament of Australia | ||
| Preceded by Allen Fairhall |
Member for Paterson 1969–1984 |
Succeeded by seat abolished |
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