Albert David Reid, MC (25 July 1886 – 22 May 1962) was an Australian politician. Born in Murrumburrah, New South Wales, he was educated at state schools before becoming a farmer and grazier at Crowther.[1] He sat on Murrumburrah Shire Council before serving in the military in 1914. He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry at Beersheeba in October 1917.[2][3]
Albert Reid | |
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| Senator for New South Wales | |
| In office 22 February 1950 – 22 May 1962 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 July 1886 Murrumburrah, New South Wales |
| Died | 22 May 1962 (aged 75) Concord, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Country Party |
| Occupation | Farmer, grazier |
In 1927, he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the Country Party member for Young. He was defeated in 1930 but re-elected in 1932. He was Minister for Agriculture 1938–1941. He was defeated at the 1941 state election by 660 votes.[4][5] He served with the Australian forces during World War II from 1941 to 1943. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Country Party Senator for New South Wales. He retired in 1961, with the retirement to take effect in 1962, but died while still a Senator; no appointment was made.[1][6]
References
edit- ^ a b Beauchamp, Clive (2004). "REID, Albert David (1886–1962)". The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ "Albert David Reid". Australian War Memorial. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ "Military Cross (MC) entry for Capt Albert David Reid". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 18 January 1918. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ "Mr Albert David Reid (1887–1962)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ Green, Antony. "Elections for the District of Young". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 6 October 2008. Retrieved 10 November 2008.
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