Walter Parsons (politician)

Walter Parsons
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Angas
In office
14 November 1925  12 October 1929
Preceded by Moses Gabb
Succeeded by Moses Gabb
Personal details
Born (1881-08-16)16 August 1881
Adelaide, South Australia
Died 2 March 1955(1955-03-02) (aged 73)
Nationality Australian
Political party Nationalist Party of Australia
Occupation Shopkeeper

Walter Langdon Parsons (16 August 1881 2 March 1955) was an Australian politician. Born in Adelaide, South Australia, he was educated at Whieham College before becoming a shopkeeper and citrus grower in Gladstone. A member of Gladstone Council, he served in the military in 1918. In 1925, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Nationalist member for Angas, defeating sitting Labor MP Moses Gabb. He held the seat until his defeat by Gabb in 1929, whereupon he became an insurance agent. Parsons died in 1955.[1]

References

  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Moses Gabb
Member for Angas
1925 1929
Succeeded by
Moses Gabb


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