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Cecil Wingfield

1893 – 1955

Australian politician

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Lived 1893 – 1955 (aged 61). Cecil Wingfield was an Australian politician.

Cecil Gordon Wingfield (21 September 1893 – 28 January 1955) was an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1938 until his death. He was a member of the Country Party.

Wingfield was born near Ulmarra, New South Wales. He was the son of a storekeeper and was educated to elementary level in Ulmarra. He served in the First Australian Imperial Force during World War One and later became a storekeeper in Grafton, New South Wales. Wingfield became involved with local community organizations including Rotary and the Freemasons. He was elected to the New South Wales Parliament as the Country Party member for the seat of Clarence at the 1938 election. The Country Party allowed multiple endorsements for the seat and he defeated the sitting member Alfred Henry. He retained the seat at the next 5 elections and died while in office. He did not hold party, parliamentary or ministerial office.

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Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
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Cecil Gordon Wingfield

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cecil Wingfield?

Australian politician

When was Cecil Wingfield born?

Cecil Wingfield was born on 21 September 1893 in Ulmarra, New South Wales.

When did Cecil Wingfield die?

Cecil Wingfield died on 28 January 1955 in Yamba.

What was Cecil Wingfield's occupation?

Cecil Wingfield was a politician.

What nationality was Cecil Wingfield?

Cecil Wingfield was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cecil Wingfield

· Wikidata: Q5056368

· DBpedia: Cecil Wingfield

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