Fred Paterson
Australian politician (1897–1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frederick Woolnough Paterson (13 June 1897 – 7 October 1977) was an Australian politician, activist, unionist and lawyer. He is the only representative of the Communist Party of Australia to be elected to an Australian parliament.
Quick Facts Member of the Queensland Parliament for Bowen, Preceded by ...
Fred Paterson | |
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Member of the Queensland Parliament for Bowen | |
In office 15 April 1944 – 27 March 1950 | |
Preceded by | Ernest Riordan |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Alderman of the Townsville City Council | |
In office 1939–1944 | |
Member of the Gladstone Town Council | |
In office April 1927 – November 1928 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Frederick Woolnough Paterson 13 June 1897 Gladstone, Queensland, Australia |
Died | 7 October 1977(1977-10-07) (aged 80) Concord, New South Wales, Australia |
Political party | Communist (1923–1926; 1930–1977) |
Other political affiliations | Labor (1923–1926) |
Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
Spouse(s) | Lucy Ethel Blackman (m. 1924–1931; divorced) Kathleen Claire (m. 1932–1977; his death) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Gladstone State School, Rockhampton Grammar School, Brisbane Grammar School |
Alma mater | University of Queensland (BA) Merton College, Oxford (BA) |
Profession | Barrister |
Nickname | Red Fred |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1918–1919 |
Unit | Imperial Force |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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