Joe Fitzgerald (politician)
Joseph Francis Fitzgerald (6 February 1912 – 1 November 1985) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he attended Catholic schools before becoming a public servant with the Department of Social Services. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Phillip. He held the seat until his defeat in 1955. In 1961, he was elected to the Senate, where he remained until 1974. Fitzgerald died in 1985.[1]
Joe Fitzgerald | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Phillip | |
| In office 10 December 1949 – 10 December 1955 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | William Aston |
| Senator for New South Wales | |
| In office 1 July 1962 – 11 April 1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 February 1912 Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 1 November 1985 (aged 73) Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Public servant |
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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| Division created | Member for Phillip 1949–1955 |
Succeeded by William Aston |
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