Thomas Treloar | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Gwydir |
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In office 10 December 1949 – 15 November 1953 |
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Preceded by | William Scully |
Succeeded by | Ian Allan |
Personal details | |
Born |
Tamworth, New South Wales |
1 August 1892
Died | 15 November 1953 | (aged 61)
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Country Party |
Occupation | Company director |
Thomas John Treloar (1 August 1892 – 15 November 1953) was an Australian politician. Born in Tamworth, New South Wales, he was educated at Sydney Grammar School before returning to Tamworth as a shopkeeper. He eventually became a company director before serving in World War I 1915-18 and World War II 1942-46. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Country Party member for Gwydir, defeating Labor minister William Scully. He died in 1953, necessitating a by-election for his seat.