Wilfred Brimblecombe

Wilfred Brimblecombe

Wilfred John Brimblecombe (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.cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-07-26]

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NAME = Brimblecombe, Wilfred John
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH = 6 February 1898
PLACE OF BIRTH = Laidley, Queensland
DATE OF DEATH = 14 September 1973
PLACE OF DEATH =


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