Clem Ridley
Clem Ridley | |
|---|---|
| Senator for South Australia | |
| In office 1 July 1959 – 30 June 1971 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 March 1909 Western Australia |
| Died | 19 May 1988 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | Myrtle nee Jury |
Clement Frank "Clem" Ridley (13 March 1909 – 19 May 1988) was an Australian politician. He was born to Evan Williams and Beatrice Ridley in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He was educated at various state schools before becoming a toolmaker in the car industry. He was Secretary of the Vehicle Builders' Union and President of the United Trades and Labour Council of South Australia. From 1957-1958 he was President of the South Australian Labor Party. In 1958, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for South Australia. He held the seat until his retirement in 1971.[1]
References
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
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