Cornelius Ahern
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]
Cornelius Ahern | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Indi | |
| In office 31 May 1913 – 5 September 1914 | |
| Preceded by | Parker Moloney |
| Succeeded by | Parker Moloney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 July 1871 Victoria |
| Died | 10 July 1955 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Commonwealth Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
References
- Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 15 June 2008.
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| Preceded by Parker Moloney |
Member for Indi 1913–1914 |
Succeeded by Parker Moloney |
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