About Richard Toutcher
Lived 1861 – 1941 (aged 80). Richard Toutcher was a politician.
Richard Frederick Toutcher (27 May 1861 – 6 September 1941) was an Australian politician.
Toutcher was born in Maryborough to Charles and Ellen Toutcher and attended the local grammar school. He became a civil servant in the Postal Department and was active in the campaign for Federation. Considered a Deakinite Liberal, he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Ararat in 1897, transferring to Stawell and Ararat in 1904.
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Who was Richard Toutcher?
Australian politician and nationalist (1861-1941)
When was Richard Toutcher born?
Richard Toutcher was born on 27 May 1861 in Maryborough.
When did Richard Toutcher die?
Richard Toutcher died on 6 September 1941.
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Richard Toutcher was a politician.
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