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'''Albert David Reid''', [[Military Cross|MC]] (25 July 1886 – 22 May 1962) was an [[Australia]]n politician. Born in [[Murrumburrah, New South Wales|Murrumburrah]], [[New South Wales]], he was educated at state schools before becoming a farmer and grazier at [[Crowther, New South Wales|Crowther]].<ref name="senatebio">{{cite web|last1=Beauchamp|first1=Clive|title=REID, ALBERT DAVID (1886–1962)|url=http://biography.senate.gov.au/reid-albert-david/|website=Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate|publisher=Parliament of Australia|accessdate=9 October 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref name="awmmc">{{cite web|title=Albert David Reid|url=https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1608842|publisher=Australian War Memorial|accessdate=9 October 2017}}</ref> |
'''Albert David Reid''', [[Military Cross|MC]] (25 July 1886 – 22 May 1962) was an [[Australia]]n politician. Born in [[Murrumburrah, New South Wales|Murrumburrah]], [[New South Wales]], he was educated at state schools before becoming a farmer and grazier at [[Crowther, New South Wales|Crowther]].<ref name="senatebio">{{cite web|last1=Beauchamp|first1=Clive|title=REID, ALBERT DAVID (1886–1962)|url=http://biography.senate.gov.au/reid-albert-david/|website=Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate|publisher=Parliament of Australia|accessdate=9 October 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref name="awmmc">{{cite web|title=Albert David Reid|url=https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1608842|publisher=Australian War Memorial|accessdate=9 October 2017}}</ref> |
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In 1927, he was elected to the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly]] as the [[National Party of Australia|Country Party]] member for [[Electoral district of Young|Young]]. He was defeated in 1930 but re-elected in 1932. He was Minister for Agriculture 1938–1941. He was defeated at the [[New South Wales state election |
In 1927, he was elected to the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly]] as the [[National Party of Australia|Country Party]] member for [[Electoral district of Young|Young]]. He was defeated in 1930 but re-elected in 1932. He was Minister for Agriculture 1938–1941. He was defeated at the [[1941 New South Wales state election|1941]] state election by 660 votes. He served with the Australian forces during [[World War II]] from 1941–1943. 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.<ref name=Psephos>{{cite web|last=Carr |first=Adam |title=Australian Election Archive |work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive |url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-11-10 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081006075129/http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia |archivedate=6 October 2008 |deadurl=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite NSW Parliament |title=Mr Albert David Reid (1887–1962) |id=1446 |former=Yes |accessdate=13 May 2019}}</ref> |
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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 |
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]
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. He served with the Australian forces during World War II from 1941–1943. 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.[3][4]
References
- ^ Beauchamp, Clive. "REID, ALBERT DAVID (1886–1962)". Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ "Albert David Reid". Australian War Memorial. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 6 October 2008. Retrieved 10 November 2008.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Mr Albert David Reid (1887–1962)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
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