Cornelius Ahern
Australian politician
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Cornelius Joseph Ahern (10 July 1871 – 10 July 1955) was an Australian politician. Born in Victoria, he was educated at Xavier College in Melbourne and became a solicitor in Wangaratta. In 1913, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Indi, defeating the sitting Labor MP Parker Moloney. He was defeated by Moloney the following year, and retired from politics, becoming an insurance company director in Melbourne. Ahern died on his birthday in 1955.[1]
Cornelius Ahern | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Indi | |
| In office 31 May 1913 – 5 September 1914 | |
| Preceded by | Parker Moloney |
| Succeeded by | Parker Moloney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 July 1871 |
| Died | 10 July 1955 (aged 84) |
| Party | Commonwealth Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
