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Thomas Treloar

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Thomas Treloar
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Gwydir
In office
10 December 1949 – 15 November 1953
Preceded byWilliam Scully
Succeeded byIan Allan
Personal details
Born(1892-08-01)1 August 1892
Tamworth, New South Wales
Died15 November 1953(1953-11-15) (aged 61)
Tamworth, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Country Party
OccupationCompany director

Thomas John Treloar (1 August 1892 – 15 November 1953) was an Australian politician. Born in Tamworth, New South Wales, he was educated at Sydney Grammar School before returning to Tamworth as a shopkeeper. He eventually became a company director before serving in World War I 1915–18 and World War II 1942–46. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Gwydir, defeating Labor minister William Scully. He died in 1953, necessitating a by-election for his seat.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 7 June 2008.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Gwydir
1949–1953
Succeeded by