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 Concord, New South Wales, Australia | (aged 80)
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 | ![]() |
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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.