Frank Doyle (politician)

Francis Edward "Frank" Doyle (17 June 1922 13 March 1984) was an Australian politician. Born in Oakey, Queensland, he was an engine driver and secretary of the Queensland branch of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen before entering politics. In 1972, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Lilley, defeating the sitting Liberal MP Kevin Cairns. He held the seat until his defeat by Cairns in 1974. Doyle died in 1984.[1]

Frank Doyle
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Lilley
In office
2 December 1972  18 May 1974
Preceded byKevin Cairns
Succeeded byKevin Cairns
Personal details
Born(1922-06-17)17 June 1922
Oakey, Queensland
Died13 March 1984(1984-03-13) (aged 61)
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
OccupationEngine driver

References

  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Kevin Cairns
Member for Lilley
1972 1974
Succeeded by
Kevin Cairns


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