Fred Collard
Fred Collard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Kalgoorlie | |
| In office 9 December 1961 – 13 December 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Browne |
| Succeeded by | Mick Cotter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1912 Beverley, Western Australia |
| Died | 1 December 1986 (aged 74) |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Goldminer, union official |
Frederick Walter "Fred" Collard (6 June 1912 – 1 December 1986) was an Australian politician. Born in Beverley, Western Australia, he was educated at state schools before becoming a goldminer and an official with the Australian Workers' Union. He served in the military 1942-1946. In 1961, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Kalgoorlie, defeating one-term Liberal member Peter Browne. He held the seat until his defeat in 1975. Collard died in 1986.[1]
References
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 30 July 2008.
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