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Walter Ingram

1891 – 1952

Australian politician

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Lived 1891 – 1952 (aged 61). Walter Ingram was a politician and labourer.

Walter Charles Ingram (23 January 1891 – 24 July 1952) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Biography Ingram was born at Blackall, Queensland, the son of George William Ingram and Catherine Kelly Ingram. He was educated at Glenmore State School and by 1908 was employed as a road worker and shearer in Yeppoon. In 1910 he was employed as a railway construction worker based at Mount Chalmers and Many Peaks. From 1920 to 1923 he was a wharf labourer in Gladstone, then moved to Mount Morgan to work the mines until 1925. From 1925 until 1928 he was a farmer in Stanwell. They had four sons and two daughters. and his funeral proceeded from St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Rockhampton to the North Rockhampton Cemetery.

Public career Ingram, a member of the Labor Party, won the seat of Keppel at the 1944 Queensland state election. He held the seat until his death in 1952. For three years he was the Deputy Chairman of the Mount Morgan Shire Council.

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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
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Walter Charles Ingram

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Walter Ingram?

Australian politician

When was Walter Ingram born?

Walter Ingram was born on 23 January 1891 in Blackall.

When did Walter Ingram die?

Walter Ingram died on 24 July 1952 in Rockhampton.

What was Walter Ingram's occupation?

Walter Ingram was a politician and labourer.

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· Wikipedia: Walter Ingram

· Wikidata: Q24579428

· DBpedia: Walter Ingram

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