Barry Wilde
Barry Wilde OAM | |
|---|---|
| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for Parramatta | |
| In office 1 May 1976 – 22 February 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Mahoney |
| Succeeded by | John Books |
| Constituency | Parramatta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Barry Charles Wilde 3 September 1928 Labor Party |
Barry Charles Wilde Labor Party Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1976 until 1988, representing the electorate of Parramatta.
Wilde previously served on
Labor Party in 1949, he held various positions in the local branch. He ran for the seat of Parramatta in the 1966 and 1969 Federal elections against Sir Nigel Bowen, and the 1974 Federal election against Philip Ruddock; however, he was unsuccessful at each attempt.[1]
Following the retirement of sitting State Member
In 2016 he was awarded the
Medal of the Order of Australia "for service to the Parliament of New South Wales, and to the community of Parramatta".[4]
A bridge that crosses Parramatta River, running north from Smith Street to Wilde Avenue and constructed in 1975, is named in his honour.[5]
References
- ^ "Mr Barry Charles Wilde, OAM (1928–2018)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- ^ Harper, Christine (28 November 1979). "Labor shocked by seat changes". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 4 July 2010.
- ^ Green, Antony. "Elections for the district of Parramatta". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Order of Australia Medal (OAM) entry for Mr Barry Charles Wilde". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Parramatta... a heritage of roads and transport" (PDF). Self-guided tour. Roads & Traffic Authority. Retrieved 4 July 2010.
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