Edgar Russell
Appearance
Edgar Russell | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Grey | |
In office 21 August 1943 – 31 March 1963 | |
Preceded by | Oliver Badman |
Succeeded by | Jack Mortimer |
Personal details | |
Born | Booleroo Centre, South Australia | 24 October 1890
Died | 31 March 1963 | (aged 72)
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Occupation | Bank clerk, accountant |
Edgar Hughes Degenaart Russell (24 October 1890 – 31 March 1963) was an Australian politician. Born at Booleroo Centre in South Australia, he was educated at public schools, where he became a bank clerk and manager, and later a private accountant. In 1943, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Grey, defeating sitting United Australia Party member Oliver Badman. He held the seat until his death in 1963.[1]
References
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2 August 2008.