Pat Galvin
This article is about the politician Pat Galvin. For the public servant, who was the son of the politician Pat Galvin, see Pat Galvin (public servant).
| Pat Galvin OBE | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Kingston | |
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In office 28 April 1951 – 26 November 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Handby |
| Succeeded by | Kay Brownbill |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
30 March 1911 Quorn, South Australia |
| Died | 24 September 1980 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Queenie Galvin |
| Children | Pat Galvin, Terry Galvin |
| Occupation | Industrial officer |
Patrick "Pat" Galvin OBE (30 March 1911 – 24 September 1980) was an Australian politician. Born in Quorn, South Australia, he was educated at Rostrevor College before becoming an engineer and an organiser of the Australian Society of Engineers. He was also an industrial officer with the Australian Workers' Union. In 1951, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as a member of the Labor Party, defeating Liberal MP Jim Handby for the seat of Kingston. He held the seat until 1966, when he was defeated by Liberal candidate Kay Brownbill. Galvin died in 1980.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jim Handby |
Member for Kingston 1951–1966 |
Succeeded by Kay Brownbill |
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