Laurie Failes
Laurence John "Laurie" Failes (6 October 1899 – 7 July 1976) was an Australian politician. Born in Coonabarabran, New South Wales, he attended state schools and then Hawkesbury Agricultural College before becoming a farmer at Bugaldie and then a businessman at Coonabarabran. He served in World War II 1942–45. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Lawson. He held Lawson until its abolition in 1969, at which time he retired. Failes died in 1976.[1]
Laurie Failes | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Lawson | |
| In office 10 December 1949 – 29 September 1969 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 October 1899 Coonabarabran, New South Wales |
| Died | 7 July 1976 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Country Party |
| Occupation | Farmer, businessman |
References
- Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 7 June 2008.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by New seat |
Member for Lawson 1949 – 1969 |
Succeeded by Seat abolished |
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