Walter Parsons (politician)
| Walter Parsons | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Angas | |
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In office 14 November 1925 – 12 October 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Moses Gabb |
| Succeeded by | Moses Gabb |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
16 August 1881 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 2 March 1955 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Nationalist Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Shopkeeper |
Walter Langdon Parsons (16 August 1881 – 2 March 1955) was an Australian politician. Born in Adelaide, South Australia, he was educated at Whieham College before becoming a shopkeeper and citrus grower in Gladstone. He was mayor of the Corporate Town of Gladstone from 1914 to 1916, and served in the military in 1918. In 1925, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Nationalist member for Angas, defeating sitting Labor MP Moses Gabb. He held the seat until his defeat by Gabb in 1929, whereupon he became an insurance agent. Parsons died in 1955.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
| Civic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by J. Eley |
Mayor of Gladstone (SA) 1914–1916 |
Succeeded by F. C. Grubb |
| Parliament of Australia | ||
| Preceded by Moses Gabb |
Member for Angas 1925 – 1929 |
Succeeded by Moses Gabb |
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