Charles Sandford (politician)
| Charles Sandford | |
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| Senator for Victoria | |
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In office 1 July 1947 – 30 June 1956 | |
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In office 6 June 1957 – 22 October 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Devlin |
| Succeeded by | George Poyser |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1895 Victoria |
| Died | 22 October 1966 (aged 70–71) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Railway worker |
Charles Walter Sandford (1895 – 22 October 1966) was an Australian politician.
Born in the state of Victoria, he received a primary education before becoming a railway worker. He served in the military from 1914 to 1918, and returned as an official with the Australian Railways Union. During World War II he was a public servant.
In 1946 he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Victoria, taking his seat in 1947. He was defeated in 1955 (taking effect in 1956), but on 6 June 1957 he returned to the Senate, appointed to the casual vacancy caused by the death of Labor Senator Jack Devlin. He held the seat until his death in 1966; George Poyser was appointed to replace him.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
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