Jim Toohey (politician)
| Jim Toohey | |
|---|---|
| Senator for South Australia | |
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In office 1 July 1953 – 30 June 1971 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
11 July 1909 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 18 August 1992 (aged 83) |
| Political party | Labor |
James Philip "Jim" Toohey (11 July 1909 – 18 August 1992) was an Australian politician. Born in Adelaide, South Australia, he was educated at state schools before becoming a car worker. After serving as assistant secretary of the Vehicle Builders' Employees Union, he was secretary of the South Australian Labor Party 1947-1955, and a member of its Federal Executive 1948-1959. He also sat on West Torrens Council. In 1953, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for South Australia. He held the seat until his retirement in 1970. Toohey died in 1992.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
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