Thomas Treloar
| Thomas Treloar | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Gwydir | |
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In office 10 December 1949 – 15 November 1953 | |
| Preceded by | William Scully |
| Succeeded by | Ian Allan |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1 August 1892 Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Died | 15 November 1953 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Country Party |
| Occupation | Company director |
Thomas John Treloar (1 August 1892 – 15 November 1953) was an Australian politician. Born in Tamworth, New South Wales, he was educated at Sydney Grammar School before returning to Tamworth as a shopkeeper. He eventually became a company director before serving in World War I 1915-18 and World War II 1942-46. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Gwydir, defeating Labor minister William Scully. He died in 1953, necessitating a by-election for his seat.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-06-07.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by William Scully |
Member for Gwydir 1949 – 1953 |
Succeeded by Ian Allan |
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