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Wollaston Heily

1884 – 1963

Australian politician

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About Wollaston Heily

Lived 1884 – 1963 (aged 79). Wollaston Heily was an Australian politician, bank teller and farmer.

Wollaston Bruce Heily (25 February 1884 – 1 October 1963) was an Australian politician.

He was born in Rushworth to medical practitioner John Vickers Heily and Annie Jack. He attended state schools and became a clerk for the Commercial Bank before farming on the family property at Rushworth. On 11 July 1912 he married Elsie Williamson, with whom he had a daughter. He remarried on 4 October 1920 to Constance Rees Brocklebank, with whom he had two sons. He served on Waranga Shire Council from 1939 to 1955 and was president from 1948 to 1949. He was president of the Rushworth branch of the Country Party, and in 1943 won a by-election for the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat of Waranga. His seat was abolished at the 1945 election and he was defeated running for Rodney. In 1949 he joined the Liberal and Country Party and ran again as their candidate for Rodney in 1950. Heily died at Rushworth in 1963.

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Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
Also known as
Wollaston Bruce Heily

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wollaston Heily?

Australian politician

When was Wollaston Heily born?

Wollaston Heily was born on 25 February 1884 in Rushworth.

When did Wollaston Heily die?

Wollaston Heily died on 1 October 1963 in Rushworth.

What was Wollaston Heily's occupation?

Wollaston Heily was a politician, bank teller and farmer.

What nationality was Wollaston Heily?

Wollaston Heily was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wollaston Heily

· Wikidata: Q22018653

· DBpedia: Wollaston Heily

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