Robert McCartney (Australian politician)
Robert Arthur McCartney (7 September 1906 – 19 July 1978) was an Australian politician who represented the Electoral district of Hamilton for the Labor Party from 1959 until 1971.
Robert McCartney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Hamilton | |
| In office 21 March 1959 – 13 January 1971 | |
| Preceded by | George Glover Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Arthur McCartney 7 September 1906 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Died | 19 July 1978 Unknown |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Emma Bird |
| Children | One daughter |
| Occupation | Politician/ Bus Driver |
Early life
McCartney was born to parents Robert McCartney snr. and Elizabeth Hunter. McCartney immigrated to Australia in 1921 to New South Wales with his family. His father was killed in the battle of the Battle of the Somme in World War I.[1]
McCartney served in the Royal Australian Air Force from 1941 to 1946. He was on active reserve until 1956. On 12 April 1930, he married Emma Bird, with whom he had one daughter.[1]
Political career
McCartney joined the Tempe branch of the Labor Party in 1930. He founded the Jesmond branch in 1938, becoming senior vice president. He was delegate to state conference and council, secretary of Hunter federal electorate council. He won preselection off George Campbell for the safe Labor seat of Hamilton to contest the 1959 New South Wales State election. He won and subsequently won the succeeding 1962, 1965 and 1968 elections.[1]
Other
McCartney died 19 July 1978. He was a member of various community organisations.[1]
References
- "Mr Robert Arthur McCartney (1906- )". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 13 May 2019.