Fred Collard
Frederick Walter "Fred" Collard (6 June 1912 – 1 December 1986) was an Australian politician. Born in Beverley, Western Australia, he was educated at state schools before becoming a goldminer and an official with the Australian Workers' Union. He served in the military 1942–1946. In 1961, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Kalgoorlie, defeating one-term Liberal member Peter Browne. He held the seat until his defeat in 1975. Collard died in 1986.[1]
Fred Collard | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Kalgoorlie | |
| In office 9 December 1961 – 13 December 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Browne |
| Succeeded by | Mick Cotter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1912 Beverley, Western Australia |
| Died | 1 December 1986 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Goldminer, union official |
References
- Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 30 July 2008.
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| Preceded by Peter Browne |
Member for Kalgoorlie 1961 – 1975 |
Succeeded by Mick Cotter |
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