Andrew Kirkpatrick (politician)
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The Hon Andrew Alexander Kirkpatrick (4 January 1848 – 19 August 1928) was an Australian politician, representing the South Australian Branch of the Australian Labor Party. He was a member of the South Australian Legislative Council from 1891 to 1897 and 1900 to 1909, a member of the South Australian House of Assembly from 1915 to 1918, and again a member of the Legislative Council from 1918 to 1928. He was the state Agent General in London from 1909 to 1914. Kirkpatrick was state Labor leader from 1917 to 1918, when the party split nationally over Billy Hughes' stance on conscription.[1][2][3]
Quick Facts Leader of the Opposition in South Australia, Preceded by ...
Andrew Kirkpatrick | |
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Leader of the Opposition in South Australia | |
In office 1917 – 15 February 1918 | |
Preceded by | Crawford Vaughan |
Succeeded by | John Gunn |
Leader of the South Australian Labor Party | |
In office 6 March 1917 – 15 February 1918 | |
Preceded by | Crawford Vaughan |
Succeeded by | John Gunn |
Personal details | |
Born | (1848-01-04)4 January 1848 |
Died | (1928-08-19)19 August 1928 |
Political party | Australian Labor Party (SA) |
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