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George Cole (Tasmanian politician)
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For 19th Century member of Victorian Legislative Council, see George Ward Cole. For the South Australian abolitionist MHA, see George William Cole.
George Ronald Cole (9 February 1908 – 23 January 1969) was an Australian politician who served as a Senator for Tasmania from 1950 to 1965. He was initially elected to parliament as a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP). He joined the Australian Labor Party (Anti-Communist) after the party split of 1955, which became the Democratic Labor Party (DLP). He served as the DLP's parliamentary leader until losing his seat at the 1964 election.
Quick Facts Leader of the Democratic Labor Party, Deputy ...
George Cole | |
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Leader of the Democratic Labor Party | |
In office 8 May 1956 – 23 June 1965 | |
Deputy | Frank McManus |
Preceded by | Bob Joshua |
Succeeded by | Vince Gair |
Senator for Tasmania | |
In office 22 February 1950 – 30 June 1965 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1908-02-09)9 February 1908 Don, Tasmania, Australia |
Died | 23 January 1969(1969-01-23) (aged 60) Latrobe, Tasmania, Australia |
Political party | Labor (1949–55) Labor (A-C) (1955–57) DLP (1957–65) |
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