Preceded by James Murphy Occupation Fitter and turner Party Australian Labor Party Resigned January 19, 1952 | Political party Australian Labor Party Name Tom Corrigan Succeeded by Stan Corrigan Children Stan Corrigan | |
Full Name Thomas Patrick Corrigan Born 17 February 1884
South Melbourne, Victoria ( 1884-02-17 ) Resting place Melbourne General Cemetery Spouse(s) Emily Olive Angleton (m. 1907) Role Former Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly Died January 19, 1952, Fitzroy, Australia Previous office Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (1942–1952) | ||
Thomas Patrick "Tom" Corrigan (17 February 1884 – 19 January 1952) was an Australian politician. A member of the Australian Labor Party, he represented the district of Port Melbourne in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from his election at a 1942 by-election until his death in January 1952. His son, Stan Corrigan, succeeded him as MLA for Port Melbourne when he was elected in the 1952 by-election.
Corrigan was born in South Melbourne, Victoria to Irish labourer Patrick Corrigan and his wife Mary Jane Edwards. He worked as a fitter and turner for the South Melbourne engineering firm Hillyards, and later with the Victorian Board of Works.
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