John Breen (Australian politician)

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 Party 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]

John Breen
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Calare
In office
21 September 1940 – 28 September 1946
Preceded byHarold Thorby
Succeeded byJohn Howse
Personal details
Born1898
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Died5 February 1966 (aged 67–68)
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
OccupationPublican, unionist

References

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  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 11 May 2008.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Calare
1940 – 1946
Succeeded by