About Tom Swiney
Lived 1875 – 1945 (aged 70). Tom Swiney was an Australian politician.
Thomas James Swiney (1 January 187515 October 1945) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for one term from 1920 until 1922. He was a member of the Labor Party (ALP).
Swiney was born in Balranald, New South Wales and worked as a farmer. At the 1920 election, he was the first candidate on the ALP list and won the third and last position in the multi-member seat of Byron. Swiney was defeated at the 1922 election by 223 votes. He later held positions with the Aboriginal Protection Board. He did not hold ministerial or party office.
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Who was Tom Swiney?
Australian politician (1875–1945)
When was Tom Swiney born?
Tom Swiney was born on 1 January 1875 in Balranald.
When did Tom Swiney die?
Tom Swiney died on 15 October 1945 in Lidcombe.
What was Tom Swiney's occupation?
Tom Swiney was a politician.
What nationality was Tom Swiney?
Tom Swiney was Australian.
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