Tom Tehan
Thomas Joseph Tehan (18 January 1916 – 1 June 1996) was an Australian politician. Born in Kyabram, Victoria, he was educated at the University of Melbourne before becoming a barrister and solicitor. In 1975 he served as leader of the Victorian branch of the National Country Party. Later that year, he was elected to the Australian Senate as an NCP Senator for Victoria. He was defeated in 1977, when he was third on the Liberal-NCP ticket due to the inclusion of former House of Representatives MP David Hamer.[1][2]
Tom Tehan | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 13 December 1975 – 30 June 1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 January 1916 Kyabram, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 1 June 1996 (aged 80) Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | National Country Party |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Barrister |
Tehan died in 1996, aged 80.[1]
References
- Waring, Paula (2010). "TEHAN, Thomas Joseph (1916–1996)". The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- Carr, Adam (2008). "1977 Senate election: Victoria". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
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