Tom Corrigan (Australian politician)

Thomas Patrick Corrigan (17 February 1884 – 19 January 1952) was an Australian politician. A member of the Labor Party, he represented the district of Port Melbourne in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from his election at a 1942 by-election until his death in January 1952. His son, Stan Corrigan, succeeded him as MLA for Port Melbourne when he was elected in the 1952 by-election.[1]

Tom Corrigan
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Port Melbourne
In office 18 April 1942 – 19 January 1952
Preceded by	James Murphy
Succeeded by	Stan Corrigan
Personal details
Born	Thomas Patrick Corrigan (1884-02-17)17 February 1884 South Melbourne, Victoria
Died	19 January 1952(1952-01-19) (aged 67) Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Resting place	Melbourne General Cemetery
Political party	Labor Party
Spouse(s)	Emily Olive Angleton ( m. 1907)
Children	Stan Corrigan
Occupation	Fitter and turner

Corrigan was born in South Melbourne, Victoria to Irish labourer Patrick Corrigan and his wife Mary Jane Edwards. He worked as a fitter and turner for the South Melbourne engineering firm Hillyards, and later with the Victorian Board of Works.[1]

References

1. Corrigan, Thomas Patrick, Re-Member (Parliament of Victoria).

Victorian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by James Murphy	Member for Port Melbourne 1942–1952	Succeeded by Stan Corrigan