About Francis Heerey
Lived 1891 – 1964 (aged 72). Francis Heerey was an Australian politician.
Francis Xavier Heerey (21 September 1891 – 15 March 1964) was an Australian politician.
He was born in Beaconsfield, Tasmania. In 1937 he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as a Labor member for Denison. He served until his defeat in 1941, but he was returned to the House in 1945 in a recount following the death of Sir Edmund Dwyer-Gray. He was defeated again at the 1946 state election. Heerey died in Hobart in 1964. His diaries from his service in World War I were published posthumously in 2004.
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Who was Francis Heerey?
Australian politician (1891-1964)
When was Francis Heerey born?
Francis Heerey was born on 21 September 1891 in Beaconsfield.
When did Francis Heerey die?
Francis Heerey died on 15 March 1964 in Hobart.
What was Francis Heerey's occupation?
Francis Heerey was a politician.
What nationality was Francis Heerey?
Francis Heerey was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Heerey. https://biography.guide/francis-heerey/
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