Tom Corrigan (Australian politician)
| Tom Corrigan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Port Melbourne | |
|
In office 18 April 1942 – 19 January 1952 | |
| Preceded by | James Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Stan Corrigan |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Thomas Patrick Corrigan 17 February 1884 South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Died |
19 January 1952 (aged 67) Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia |
| Resting place | Melbourne General Cemetery |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) |
Emily Olive Angleton (m. 1907) |
| Children | Stan Corrigan |
| Occupation | Fitter and turner |
Thomas Patrick "Tom" Corrigan (17 February 1884 – 19 January 1952) was an Australian politician. A member of the Labor Party, he represented the district of Port Melbourne in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from his election at a 1942 by-election until his death in January 1952. His son, Stan Corrigan, succeeded him as MLA for Port Melbourne when he was elected in the 1952 by-election.[1]
Corrigan was born in South Melbourne, Victoria to Irish labourer Patrick Corrigan and his wife Mary Jane Edwards. He worked as a fitter and turner for the South Melbourne engineering firm Hillyards, and later with the Victorian Board of Works.[1]
References
- 1 2 Corrigan, Thomas Patrick, Re-Member (Parliament of Victoria).
| Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Murphy |
Member for Port Melbourne 1942–1952 |
Succeeded by Stan Corrigan |
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