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William Conelan

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Preceded by
  
Frank Baker

Name
  
William Conelan

Succeeded by
  
Doug Berry

Occupation
  
Draper

Party
  
Australian Labor Party


Died
  
February 28, 1983

Nationality
  
Australian

Role
  
Australian Politician

Resigned
  
December 10, 1949

William Conelan

Born
  
23 December 1895 Wadmaninga, South Australia (
1895-12-23
)

Political party
  
Australian Labor Party

William Patrick Conelan (23 December 1895 – 28 February 1983) was an Australian politician. Born in Wadmaninga, South Australia, he received a primary education before becoming a tailor's cutter and draper. He was involved in local politics as a member of Brisbane City Council, having moved from South Australia to Queensland. At the 1939 by-election, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Griffith. He held the seat until his defeat in 1949. Conelan died in 1983.

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