Robert Wardlaw
Australian politician
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Robert Wardlaw (5 August 1889 – 27 June 1964) was an Australian politician. Born in Mathinna, Tasmania, he was educated at state schools before serving in the military 1914–1920. He returned to become a shopkeeper at Ringarooma and later a farmer and pig breeder. He was President of the Tasmanian Farmers' Federation 1949-1951 and was also a company director. In 1953 he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Tasmania. He held the seat until his retirement in 1961.[1][2]
Preceded byJohn Marriott
Died27 June 1964 (aged 74)
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Robert Wardlaw | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 9 May 1953 – 30 June 1962 | |
| Preceded by | John Marriott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 August 1889 |
| Died | 27 June 1964 (aged 74) Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Party | Liberal |
Wardlaw died in 1964, aged 74.[1]
