Percy Clarey
Australian politician (1890–1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Percy James Clarey (20 January 1890 – 17 May 1960) was an Australian trade union leader and politician. He served as president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) from 1943 to 1949 and represented the Australian Labor Party (ALP) in the Victorian Legislative Council (1937−1949) and Australian House of Representatives (1949−1960).
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Quick Facts Member of Australian Parliament for Bendigo, Preceded by ...
Percy Clarey | |
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Member of Australian Parliament for Bendigo | |
In office 10 December 1949 – 17 May 1960 | |
Preceded by | George Rankin |
Succeeded by | Noel Beaton |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Doutta Galla | |
In office 12 June 1937 – 18 June 1949 | |
Preceded by | Electorate established |
Succeeded by | Bill Slater |
3rd President of the ACTU | |
In office 1943–1949 | |
Preceded by | Albert Monk |
Succeeded by | Albert Monk |
Personal details | |
Born | (1890-01-20)20 January 1890 Bairnsdale, Victoria Colony, British Empire |
Died | 17 May 1960(1960-05-17) (aged 70) Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Labor Party |
Spouses | |
Relatives | Arthur Clarey (brother) |
Occupation | Politician |
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