John Breen (Australian politician)
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John Breen | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Calare |
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In office 21 September 1940 – 28 September 1946 |
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Preceded by | Harold Thorby |
Succeeded by | John Howse |
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Born | 1898 Kalgoorlie |
Died | 5 February 1966 (aged 67–68) |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Occupation | Publican, unionist |
John Patrick Breen (1898 – 5 February 1966) was an Australian politician. Born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, he attended Catholic schools and then the University of Sydney. He became a publican and organiser of the Australian Workers' Union before being elected to the Australian House of Representatives in 1940 representing the seat of Calare for the Labor Party. He defeated sitting Country MP Harold Thorby. He held the seat until his defeat by Liberal John Howse in 1946, after which he became Trade Commissioner to the Middle East from 1946 to 1948. He died in 1966.[1]
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Preceded by | Member for Calare 1940 – 1946 |
Succeeded by John Howse |
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