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Ted Harding

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Ted Harding
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Herbert
In office
9 December 1961 – 26 November 1966
Preceded byJohn Murray
Succeeded byRobert Bonnett
Personal details
Born(1921-06-12)12 June 1921
Bowen, Queensland
Died3 February 2004(2004-02-03) (aged 82)
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
EducationTownsville Grammar School
OccupationFurniture retailer
ProfessionDeveloper
Rugby league career
Playing information
PositionHalfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1953 Manly 1 0 0 0 0

Ernest William "Ted" Harding (12 June 1921 – 3 February 2004) was an Australian politician and rugby league footballer. Born in Bowen, Queensland, he was educated at Townsville Grammar School before serving in the military 1942–44. On his return he became a furniture retailer.

In 1961, Harding was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Herbert, defeating Liberal MP John Murray. He held the seat until his defeat in 1966, after which he became a company director. Harding died in 2004.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 16 July 2008.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Herbert
1961–1966
Succeeded by