About Eric Heenan
Lived 1900 – 1998 (aged 98). Eric Heenan was an Australian politician.
Eric Michael Heenan (29 April 1900 – 26 June 1998) was an Australian politician. He was born in Kanowna, Western Australia to Michael Joseph Heenan and Josephine Frances (McCarthy) and educated at CBC Wakefield Street Adelaide, South Australia.
Articled to Neville Heenan in Northam.
Practiced Law in the Western Australian goldfields and Perth. Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council from 1936 to 1968.
Married Joan McKenna, one child Eric Michael Heenan.
Enlisted in Australian Army in the First World War 22 July 1918. Arrived in Durban on HMAT Boonah on way to Europe as peace declared.
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Who was Eric Heenan?
Australian politician
When was Eric Heenan born?
Eric Heenan was born on 29 April 1900 in Kanowna.
When did Eric Heenan die?
Eric Heenan died on 26 June 1998 in Perth.
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Eric Heenan was a politician.
What nationality was Eric Heenan?
Eric Heenan was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Eric Heenan (politician)
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