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Henry Curran

1912 – 1975

Australian politician

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Lived 1912 – 1975 (aged 63). Henry Curran was an Australian politician and trade unionist.

Henry Curran (25 January 1912 – 21 October 1975) was an Australian politician who was a Labor Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 1960 to 1968.

Curran was born in Stirling, Scotland, to Rosina (née McKenna) and Patrick Curran. He and his parents emigrated to Australia when he was a child. After leaving school, Curran worked for various companies in the Fremantle area, and became involved in the union movement. He also served in the Australian Army during World War II, as a transport driver. Curran entered parliament at the 1960 by-election for the seat of South Fremantle, which had been caused by the death of Dick Lawrence. His seat was abolished at the 1962 state election, and he successfully transferred to the new seat of Cockburn. In 1963, Curran was involved in a traffic accident that resulted in the amputation of a leg. He was re-elected unopposed at the 1965 election, and retired at the 1968 election. Curran died in Perth in 1975, aged 63. He had married Alma Bindley in 1936, with whom he had two children.

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Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Curran?

Australian politician (1912-1975)

When was Henry Curran born?

Henry Curran was born on 25 January 1912 in Stirling.

When did Henry Curran die?

Henry Curran died on 21 October 1975 in Nedlands.

What was Henry Curran's occupation?

Henry Curran was a politician and trade unionist.

What nationality was Henry Curran?

Henry Curran was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Curran

· Wikidata: Q25706655

· DBpedia: Henry Curran (Australian politician)

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