Cornelius Ahern Explained

Cornelius Ahern
Constituency Mp:Indi
Parliament:Australian
Predecessor:Parker Moloney
Successor:Parker Moloney
Term Start:31 May 1913
Term End:5 September 1914
Birth Date:1871 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Victoria
Nationality:Australian
Party:Commonwealth Liberal Party
Occupation:Solicitor

Cornelius Joseph Ahern (10 July 1871 – 10 July 1955) was an Australian politician. Born in Victoria, he was educated at Xavier College in Melbourne and became a solicitor in Wangaratta. In 1913, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Indi, defeating the sitting Labor MP Parker Moloney. He was defeated by Moloney the following year, and retired from politics, becoming an insurance company director in Melbourne. Ahern died on his birthday in 1955.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carr. Adam. Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. 2008. 2008-06-15.