Doug Berry (politician)

Douglas Reginald Berry (3 May 1907 – 17 April 1957) was an Australian politician. Born in Esk, Queensland, he was educated at state schools and at Ipswich Technical College. He became a butcher, and eventually owned a chain of butcher's shops. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Griffith, defeating Labor MP William Conelan. He held the seat until his defeat in 1954. Berry died in 1957.^[1]

Preceded byWilliam Conelan

Succeeded byWilfred Coutts

Born(1907-05-03)3 May 1907

Esk, Queensland

Died17 April 1957(1957-04-17) (aged 49)

Quick facts Member of the Australian Parliament for Griffith, Preceded by ...

Doug Berry
Member of the Australian Parliament for Griffith
In office 10 December 1949 – 29 May 1954
Preceded by	William Conelan
Succeeded by	Wilfred Coutts
Personal details
Born	(1907-05-03)3 May 1907 Esk, Queensland
Died	17 April 1957(1957-04-17) (aged 49)
Party	Liberal Party of Australia
Occupation	Butcher

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