Preceded by Thomas Steele Children 5 Died January 16, 1981 Spouse(s) Vera Herford Role Politician | Name Ernest Wright Succeeded by Stanley Mowbray Religion Roman Catholic Party Australian Labor Party | |
Born 10 July 1901
Tingha, New South Wales, Australia ( 1901-07-10 ) | ||
Political party Australian Labor Party | ||
Ernest Gerard "Ernie" Wright, (10 July 1901 – 16 January 1981) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council for the Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch) for 29 years from 1943 to 1973 and also served as Chairman of Committees from 1953 to 1967. He also served as an Alderman on Newtown Municipal Council from 1944 to 1948, including from July to December as Mayor, being the last holder of that office until the council's amalgamation with the City of Sydney.
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