Roy Crawford Wheeler (4 February 1909 – 16 March 1971) was an Australian politician. Born in Gosford, New South Wales, he was educated at state schools before running a business in Gosford. He subsequently became a stockbroker in Sydney, and underwent military service from 1940–46. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as a member of the Liberal Party, representing the new seat of Mitchell. He held the seat until his defeat in 1961. Wheeler died in 1971.[1]
Roy Wheeler | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Mitchell | |
In office 10 December 1949 – 9 December 1961 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | John Armitage |
Personal details | |
Born | Gosford, New South Wales | 4 February 1909
Died | 16 March 1971 | (aged 62)
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Occupation | Stockbroker |
References
edit- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 23 May 2008.