Rudolph Ready
Rudolph Keith Ready (15 December 1878 – 28 July 1958) was an Australian politician. Born in Tasmania, he received a primary education before becoming a storekeeper. In 1910, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Tasmania. He resigned his place in 1917, leading to the appointment, only hours later, of Nationalist John Earle. Ready died in 1958.[1] He was the last surviving member of the 1910–1917 Senate.
| Honorary titles | ||
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| Preceded by George Pearce |
Earliest serving living Senator 1956 – 1958 |
Succeeded by Harry Foll |
Rudolph Ready | |
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| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 1 July 1910 – 1 March 1917 | |
| Succeeded by | John Earle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 December 1878 Latrobe, Tasmania |
| Died | 28 July 1958 (aged 79) Kew, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
References
- Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
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