Roy Wheeler (politician) explained

Roy Wheeler
Constituency Mp:Mitchell
Parliament:Australian
Predecessor:New seat
Successor:John Armitage
Term Start:10 December 1949
Term End:9 December 1961
Birth Date:1909 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Gosford, New South Wales
Nationality:Australian
Party:Liberal Party of Australia
Occupation:Stockbroker

Roy Crawford Wheeler (4 February 1909 – 16 March 1971) was an Australian politician. Born in Gosford, New South Wales, he was educated at state schools before running a business in Gosford. He subsequently became a stockbroker in Sydney, and underwent military service from 1940–46. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as a member of the Liberal Party, representing the new seat of Mitchell. He held the seat until his defeat in 1961. Wheeler died in 1971.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carr. Adam. Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. 2008. 2008-05-23.