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Harrie Wade

1905 – 1964

Farmer, accountant and politician in Victoria, Australia

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About Harrie Wade

Lived 1905 – 1964 (aged 59). Harrie Wade was an Australian politician, farmer and accountant.

Harrie Walter Wade OBE (10 January 1905 – 18 November 1964) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Country Party and served as a Senator for Victoria from 1956 until his death in 1964. He was the party's Senate leader and held ministerial office in the Menzies Government as Minister for Air (1960–1961) and Minister for Health (1961–1964).

Early life

Wade was born in Clear Lake, Victoria (about 40 km southwest of Horsham) and educated at Horsham State School and Horsham High School. He worked as a schoolteacher and clerk and then as an accountant at Goroke. In 1932, he married Olive May Newton and they took up farming near Natimuk. In 1954 he moved to a farm nearer Horsham.

Political career Wade joined the United Country Party in 1934 and was elected to the Shire of Arapiles in 1941. At the 1949 election, he stood for the House of Representatives seat of Wimmera, but it was won by the Liberal candidate, William Lawrence.

As health minister, he rejected advice to issue a public warning about thalidomide in December 1961.

Death

Wade had a heart attack on his farm in October 1964, and died of myocardial infarction that November, survived by his wife and son.

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Member of the Australian Senate
Also known as
Harrie Walter Wade

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harrie Wade?

farmer, accountant and politician in Victoria, Australia (1905–1964)

When was Harrie Wade born?

Harrie Wade was born on 10 January 1905 in Clear Lake.

When did Harrie Wade die?

Harrie Wade died on 18 November 1964 in Horsham.

What was Harrie Wade's occupation?

Harrie Wade was a politician, farmer and accountant.

What nationality was Harrie Wade?

Harrie Wade was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harrie Wade

· Wikidata: Q5663985

· DBpedia: Harrie Wade

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