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David Spring

1872 – 1947

Australian politician

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About David Spring

Lived 1872 – 1947 (aged 75). David Spring was an Australian politician.

David Hugh Spring (1 March 1872 – 7 June 1947) was an Australian politician, member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. He attended Young Public School and Newington College.

Career He became a clerk with the Australian Joint Stock Bank and then mining at Captains Flat. Spring served in the Boer War as a second lieutenant, and also in World War I as a private. He and his wife Maisie had five children. He worked as an auctioneer at Gulgong until 1925 and was active in the local community, serving as a local alderman in 1910. In 1932 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Mudgee, having had joint endorsement from the United Australia Party and the Country Party; he sat with the latter in parliament. He was defeated in 1935.

Death Spring died at Mudgee in 1947.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Newington College
Positions held
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Also known as
David Hugh Spring

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Spring?

Australian politician

When was David Spring born?

David Spring was born on 1 March 1872.

When did David Spring die?

David Spring died on 7 June 1947.

What was David Spring's occupation?

David Spring was a politician.

What nationality was David Spring?

David Spring was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Spring

· Wikidata: Q5239999

· DBpedia: David Spring

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