George McLeay
Australian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George McLeay (6 August 1892 – 14 September 1955) was an Australian politician and senior minister in the Menzies Liberal government.
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George McLeay | |
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Leader of the Opposition in the Senate | |
In office 7 October 1941 – 31 May 1947 | |
Preceded by | Joe Collings |
Succeeded by | Walter Cooper |
Leader of the Government in the Senate | |
In office 8 November 1938 – 7 October 1941 | |
Preceded by | Alexander McLachlan |
Succeeded by | Joe Collings |
Senator for South Australia | |
In office 22 February 1950 – 14 September 1955 | |
Preceded by | seat established |
Succeeded by | Nancy Buttfield |
In office 1 July 1935 – 30 June 1947 | |
Preceded by | Bert Hoare |
Succeeded by | Frederick Ward |
Personal details | |
Born | (1892-08-06)6 August 1892 Port Clinton, South Australia |
Died | 14 September 1955(1955-09-14) (aged 63) North Adelaide, South Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Marcia Doreen Weston |
Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
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