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Edward Joseph (Ted) Holman (1904–1951)

This entry is from Obituaries Australia

Edward Holman, n.d.

Edward Holman, n.d.

Former Forrest MLA Edward Joseph Frederick Holman, of Hobbs-ave., Nedlands, died in Royal Perth Hospital early today following a collapse at his home last night. He was 47.

Former secretary of the WA Printers' Union — he won the position in 1936 — Mr. Holman succeeded his sister, Mary Alice Holman, in Parliament after her death in March, 1939.

His sister had succeeded her father, who died in February, 1925.

Mr. Holman served with the Army during World War II.

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'Holman, Edward Joseph (Ted) (1904–1951)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/holman-edward-joseph-ted-32901/text40981, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Edward Holman, n.d.

Edward Holman, n.d.

Life Summary [details]

Birth

9 August, 1904
Cue, Western Australia, Australia

Death

26 July, 1951 (aged 46)
Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Religious Influence

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