Thomas Kennedy (Australian politician)
For other people named Thomas Kennedy, see Thomas Kennedy (disambiguation).
| Thomas Kennedy | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Moira | |
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In office 29 March 1901 – 12 December 1906 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Division abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1860 Gisborne, Victoria |
| Died | 16 February 1929 (aged 68–69) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Protectionist Party |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Thomas Kennedy (1860 – 16 February 1929) was an Australian politician. Born in Gisborne, Victoria, he received a primary education and was a farmer by the age of 17. In 1894, he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the member for Benalla and Yarrawonga, a position he held until 1901. In that year, he transferred to federal politics, winning the Australian House of Representatives seat of Moira for the Protectionist Party at the first federal election. Kennedy's seat of Moira was abolished in 1906; he contested Echuca instead, but was narrowly defeated by Albert Palmer. He retired from politics and became a farmer at Buffalo. Kennedy died in 1929.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by New seat |
Member for Moira 1901 – 1906 |
Succeeded by Seat abolished |
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