Fred Paterson | |
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 Paterson in 1950 | |
| Member of the Queensland Parliament for Bowen | |
| In office 15 April 1944 – 27 March 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest Riordan |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Alderman of the Townsville City Council | |
| In office 1939–1944 | |
| Member of the Gladstone Town Council | |
| In office April 1927 – November 1928 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frederick Woolnough Paterson 13 June 1897 Gladstone, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 7 October 1977 (aged 80) Concord, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Communist (1923–1926; 1930–1977) |
| Other political affiliations | Labor (1923–1926) |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Lucy Ethel Blackman (m. 1924–1931; divorced) Kathleen Claire (m. 1932–1977; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Gladstone State School, Rockhampton Grammar School, Brisbane Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland (BA) Merton College, Oxford (BA) |
| Profession | Barrister |
| Nickname | Red Fred |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Australia |
| Branch/service |  Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1918–1919 |
| Unit | Imperial Force |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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Frederick Woolnough Paterson (13 June 1897 – 7 October 1977) was an Australian politician, activist, unionist and lawyer. He is the only representative of the Communist Party of Australia to be elected to an Australian parliament.