Alex Finlay

Alexander "Alex" Finlay (14 November 1887 – 2 March 1963) was an Australian politician. Born in Melbourne, he moved to South Australia as a child and received a primary education in Adelaide. He became a carriage painter, and an organiser with the Coachbuilders' Union. After serving in the military 1914–1918, he was federal President of the Vehicle Builders' Union (successor to the Coachbuilders' Union). In 1943, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for South Australia. He held the seat until his retirement in 1953. Finlay died in 1963.[1]

For the Scottish politician, see Alexander Struthers Finlay. For the artist, see Alec Finlay.

Alex Finlay
Senator for South Australia
In office
1 July 1944 – 30 June 1953
Personal details
Born(1887-11-14)14 November 1887
Melbourne, Victoria
Died2 March 1963(1963-03-02) (aged 75)
Political partyLabor

References
  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 6 October 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2008.


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