Ian Wood (politician)
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| Ian Wood | |
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| Senator for Queensland | |
| In office 22 February 1950 – 30 June 1978 |
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| Born | 31 January 1901 Mackay, Queensland |
| Died | 7 January 1992 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Travel agent |
Ian Alexander Christie Wood (31 January 1901 – 7 January 1992) was an Australian politician. Born at Mackay, Queensland, he was educated at state schools before becoming a travel agent. He served on Mackay City Council, including some years as mayor, 1930-1933, 1943-1953. He was also President of the Queensland Local Government Association and the Mackay Chamber of Commerce. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Queensland. He remained a Senator until his retirement in 1977, taking effect in 1978. Wood died in 1992.[1]
References
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-16.
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