Frank Olley

Frank Olley (18 January 1927 – 21 July 1988) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he was educated at Granville Technical College before becoming an electrical tradesman with the Electricity Commission of New South Wales. He was involved in local politics as a member of Yass Municipal Council. In 1972, he defeated Country Party member, Ian Pettitt, in the seat of Hume, entering the Australian House of Representatives as a member of the Labor Party. He was defeated in 1974 by Country Party candidate, Stephen Lusher. Olley died in 1988.[1]

Frank Olley
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Hume
In office
2 December 1972  18 May 1974
Preceded byIan Pettitt
Succeeded byStephen Lusher
Personal details
Born(1927-01-18)18 January 1927
Sydney
Died21 July 1988(1988-07-21) (aged 61)
Canberra
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
ChildrenSandra, Peter, David, Michele
OccupationElectrical tradesman

References

  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 22 May 2008.


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