Wilfred Coutts Explained

Wilfred Coutts
Constituency Mp:Griffith
Parliament:Australian
Predecessor:Doug Berry
Successor:Arthur Chresby
Term Start:29 May 1954
Term End:22 November 1958
Predecessor2:Arthur Chresby
Successor2:Don Cameron
Term Start2:9 December 1961
Term End2:26 November 1966
Birth Date:1908 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Marburg, Queensland
Nationality:Australian
Party:Australian Labor Party
Occupation:Salesman

Wilfred Charles Coutts (10 June 1908  - 4 November 1997) was an Australian politician. Born in Marburg, Queensland, he was educated at state schools before becoming a salesman. He was active in local politics as a member of Brisbane City Council. In 1954, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Griffith. He held the seat until his defeat by Liberal candidate Arthur Chresby in 1958. He returned to the House in 1961, defeating Chresby. He held the seat until his defeat in 1966 by Don Cameron. Coutts died in 1997[1] and was buried in Nudgee Cemetery.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carr. Adam. Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. 2008. 2008-07-13.
  2. http://vmsos.catholic.net.au:8008/mapguide/nudgee/public/?s=09BCB110171BB75BFF0A7A4A05C3734C819F52F8 Nudgee Cemetery Mapping Interface