Aubrey Slessar

Aubrey Robert Slessar (5 November 1899 – 2 December 1973) was a managing director and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Biography Slessar was born at Cowra, New South Wales, to parents Joseph Slessar and his wife Beatrice Annie (née Potts). He went to school at Sunbury State School in Victoria and studied electrical and mechanical engineering in Sydney.

He worked for Chrysler Cars in 1925-1926 and in 1928 became the country representative for Winchcombe Carson Pty Ltd. In 1928, Slessar established a motor and general machinery agency in Chinchilla and in 1930 he became stock and station agent. From 1936 until 1969 he was the managing director of Slessar and Co. with branch offices in Miles and Brigalow. moved to Sunnybank, Brisbane to live with his sister.

He remained the member until his retirement from politics in 1947. He was the only Labor member for Dalby in its 76-year history.