Claude Matthews (Australian politician)
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Preceded byJohn Baddeley
Succeeded byClive Evatt
Born19 January 1899
Died9 January 1954 (aged 54)
Sydney
The Honourable Claude Matthews | |
|---|---|
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| Chief Secretary | |
| In office 21 September 1949 – 30 June 1950 | |
| Preceded by | John Baddeley |
| Succeeded by | Clive Evatt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 January 1899 |
| Died | 9 January 1954 (aged 54) Sydney |
| Party | Labor Party, Australian Labor Party (NSW) |
Claude Hilton Matthews (19 January 1899 – 9 January 1954) was an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1934 until his death in 1954 . He was variously a member of the Labor Party (ALP) and the Australian Labor Party (NSW). He held a number of ministerial positions including Chief Secretary
Matthews was born in Rylstone, New South Wales He was the son of a foreman and was educated at Petersham High School. He worked with the New South Wales Government Railways as a labourer and became an official of the Federated Ironworkers' Association.