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William Carroll (Australian politician)
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William Carroll (3 January 1872 – 30 May 1936) was an Australian politician. Born in Garvoc, Victoria, he was educated at Horsham before moving to Western Australia during the gold rush to become a miner, and subsequently became a farmer at Tammin. He was General Secretary of the Western Australian Primary Producers' Association, and was a member of the Western Australian Legislative Council from 1923 to 1924. In 1925, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Country Party Senator for Western Australia. He remained in the Senate until his death in 1936, necessitating the appointment of Thomas Marwick to replace him.[1]
Quick Facts Senator for Western Australia, Succeeded by ...
William Carroll | |
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Senator for Western Australia | |
In office 1 July 1926 – 30 May 1936 | |
Succeeded by | Thomas Marwick |
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council | |
In office 11 August 1923 – 21 May 1924 | |
Constituency | East Province |
Personal details | |
Born | (1872-01-03)3 January 1872 Garvoc, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 30 May 1936(1936-05-30) (aged 64) Concord, New South Wales, Australia |
Political party | Country |
Spouse |
Annie Nicholson (m. 1898) |
Occupation | Farmer |
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