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Edgar Russell
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Grey
In office
21 August 1943 – 31 March 1963
Preceded byOliver Badman
Succeeded byJack Mortimer
Personal details
Born(1890-10-24)24 October 1890
Booleroo Centre, South Australia
Died31 March 1963(1963-03-31) (aged 72)
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
OccupationBank 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

  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2 August 2008.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Grey
1943 – 1963
Succeeded by