Lionel Courtenay
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Lionel Thomas Courtenay (1 December 1879 – 11 July 1935) was an Australian businessman and politician. Born in Sydney, he left school at a young age but became general manager of an engineering company. He was involved in local politics, sitting on Mascot Council, Mosman Council and Sydney City Council. In 1932, he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council as a member of the United Australia Party. He left the Council in 1934 to contest the Australian Senate as a UAP candidate for New South Wales, in which he was successful. However, he died on 11 July 1935, 11 days after he formally became a Senator,[1] necessitating the appointment of Guy Arkins to replace him.[2]
Lionel Courtenay | |
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Senator for New South Wales | |
In office 1 July 1935 – 11 July 1935 | |
Succeeded by | Guy Arkins |
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
In office 8 September 1932 – 8 August 1934 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1879-12-01)1 December 1879 Balmain, New South Wales, Australia |
Died | 11 July 1935(1935-07-11) (aged 55) Willoughby, New South Wales, Australia |
Political party | Labor (to 1916) Nationalist (1916–1931) UAP (from 1931) |
Spouse |
Anne Lee (m. 1902) |
Occupation | Businessman |