Preceded by Charles Russell Name Wilfred Brimblecombe Nationality Australian Role Australian Politician | Spouse(s) Carrie Edna Storey Succeeded by James Corbett Occupation Farmer Resigned October 31, 1966 | |
Born 6 February 1898
Laidley, Queensland ( 1898-02-06 ) Political party Australian Country Party Died September 14, 1973, Brisbane, Australia Party National Party of Australia | ||
Wilfred John Brimblecombe, CBE (6 February 1898 – 14 September 1973) was an Australian politician. Born in Laidley, Queensland, he was educated at state schools and then Queensland Agricultural College. He was a farmer, and served in the military 1915-1919, after which he was a councillor on Wambo Shire Council. In 1951, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Maranoa, defeating the sitting member, Charles Russell, who had been expelled from the Country Party for supporting the appreciation of the pound. He held the seat until his retirement in 1966. Brimblecombe died in 1973.
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