Wilfred Brimblecombe

Wilfred John Brimblecombe, CBE (6 February 1898 – 14 September 1973) was an Australian politician. Born in Laidley, Queensland, he was educated at Ipswich Grammar School and then Queensland Agricultural College. He was a farmer, and served in the military 1915–1919, after which he was a councillor on Wambo Shire Council. In 1951, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Maranoa, defeating the sitting member, Charles Russell, who had been expelled from the Country Party for supporting the appreciation of the pound. He held the seat until his retirement in 1966. Brimblecombe died in 1973.[1][2][3][4]

Wilfred Brimblecombe CBE
Member of the Australian Parliament for Maranoa
In office 28 April 1951 – 31 October 1966
Preceded by	Charles Russell
Succeeded by	James Corbett
Personal details
Born	6 February 1898 Laidley, Queensland
Died	14 September 1973 (aged 75) Brisbane
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Country Party
Spouse(s)	Carrie Edna Storey
Occupation	Farmer

References

1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 26 July 2008.
2. "119 Members who served". Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
3. "Distinguished Old Boys". Ipswich Grammar School Old Boys’ Association. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
4. "Wilfred John Brimblecombe". The AIF Project. Australian Defence Force Academy. Retrieved 14 May 2020.