Gordon Brown (Australian politician)
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Gordon Brown (11 February 1885 – 12 January 1967) was an Australian politician who served as a Senator for Queensland from 1932 to 1965, representing the Australian Labor Party (ALP). He was President of the Senate from 1943 to 1951.
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Gordon Brown | |
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President of the Senate | |
In office 23 September 1943 – 19 March 1951 | |
Preceded by | James Cunningham |
Succeeded by | Ted Mattner |
Senator for Queensland | |
In office 1 July 1932 – 30 June 1965 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1885-02-11)11 February 1885 Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England |
Died | 12 January 1967(1967-01-12) (aged 81) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Political party | Labor |
Other political affiliations | Social Democratic Federation (UK) Socialist Party of Canada |
Spouse |
Beatrice Hinchsliff (m. 1914) |
Occupation | Unionist |
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