Fred Beerworth

Frederick Hubert Beerworth (6 May 1886 – 17 May 1968) was an Australian politician. Born in Quorn, South Australia, he received a primary education before becoming a farmer at Carrieton. He was a railway worker and engine driver before serving in the military 1914–1918. After serving on West Torrens Shire Council he was president of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen 1940–1941. His brother, James Beerworth, was a state parliamentarian in South Australia from 1933 to 1947.

Fred Beerworth
Senator for South Australia
In office
28 September 1946  19 March 1951
Preceded byTed Mattner
Personal details
Born(1886-05-06)6 May 1886
Quorn, South Australia
Died17 May 1968(1968-05-17) (aged 82)
Adelaide, South Australia
Political partyLabor
Spouse(s)
Ellen Beatrice Bourke
(
m. 19171920)

Nora Devitt Kenny
(
m. 1925)
RelationsJames Beerworth (brother)
OccupationEngine driver

In 1946, Beerworth was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for South Australia. He was due to begin his term on 1 July 1947, but joined the Senate in September 1946 to fill the remainder of the casual vacancy term of Ted Mattner, who was defeated at the 1946 election. Beerworth retired in 1951, and died in 1968.[1]

References

  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 23 November 2008.


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