Albert Rowe (politician)

For the British physicist, see Albert Rowe (physicist).

Albert Edward Rowe (1872 – 16 August 1955) was an Australian politician. He won the seat of Parramatta for the Australian Labor Party in 1929, but was defeated by Frederick Stewart in 1931.^[1]

Albert Rowe
Member of the Australian Parliament for Parramatta
In office 12 December 1929 – 19 December 1931
Preceded by	Eric Bowden
Succeeded by	Frederick Stewart
Personal details
Born	1872
Died	16 August 1955 (aged 82–83)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Occupation	politician and writer

Prior to entering politics, Rowe worked in a printing-room, as a compositor, and at the time of his election as one of the readers on the staff of The Sun. He was also a member of the board of the Printing Industry Union and the secretary of the Sylvania Progress Association.^[2][3] His election in 1929 was unexpected: the local newspaper wrote at the time that Parramatta had "always been looked upon as a National stronghold".^[4]

References

1. "Members of the House of Representatives since 1901". Parliamentary Handbook. Australian Parliament House. Archived from the original on 1 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-30.
2. "A MEMORABLE LABOR PARTY". The Australian Worker. Vol. 38, no. 51. New South Wales. 18 December 1929. p. 7. Retrieved 21 December 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
3. "Mr. A. E. Rowe". Windsor and Richmond Gazette. Vol. 37, no. 1952. New South Wales. 20 March 1925. p. 3. Retrieved 21 December 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
4. "THE ELECTION". The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate. Vol. XL, no. 3587. New South Wales, Australia. 14 October 1929. p. 2. Retrieved 21 December 2016 – via National Library of Australia.

Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Eric Bowden	Member for Parramatta 1929–1931	Succeeded by Frederick Stewart