About Doug Padman
Lived 1885 – 1970 (aged 85). Doug Padman was an Australian politician.
Dudley Gordon Padman OBE (16 June 1885 – 31 August 1970) was an Australian politician who served as the member for Albury in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as well as an alderman on and the Mayor of Albury Council.
Early life Padman was born in Adelaide and educated at Bridgewater, South Australia and Prince Alfred College. He married Bertha Elizabeth Scholz in 1912 and they had a daughter and two sons.
Political career He was an alderman of Albury Council from 1930 to 1947 and Mayor from 1939 until 1945.
Padman was elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing the seat of Albury in 1947, and served until 1965.
Later life He was made an OBE in 1966. He died in Albury.
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Who was Doug Padman?
New South Wales politician (1885–1970)
When was Doug Padman born?
Doug Padman was born on 16 June 1885 in Adelaide.
When did Doug Padman die?
Doug Padman died on 31 August 1970.
What was Doug Padman's occupation?
Doug Padman was a politician.
What nationality was Doug Padman?
Doug Padman was Australian.
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