Fred Chaney Sr.

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Lord Mayor of Perth
In office
1978–1982
Preceded byErnest Henry Lee-Steere
Succeeded byMick Michael
Personal details
Born(1914-10-20)20 October 1914
Second World War
AwardsAir Force Cross

Sir Frederick Charles Chaney

Lord Mayor of Perth
from 1978 to 1982.

Early life

Chaney was born in

Borneo and was awarded the Air Force Cross. Chaney and his wife had four sons (including Fred, a deputy leader of the Liberal Party; Michael, a businessman; and John, a judge) and three daughters.[2][3]

Politics

Chaney was elected at the

second ministry in December 1966 and he was defeated at the 1969 election by Labor candidate, Joe Berinson.[2][3]

Chaney was the

Knight Commander of the Order (KBE) in 1981.[2][3]

Notes

  1. ^ The West Australian, 8 January 1966, p.7
  2. ^ a b c Howard, John (12 February 2002). "Condolences: Adermann, Hon. Albert Evan, AO, Freeth, Hon. Sir Gordon, KBE, Chaney, Hon. Sir Frederick Charles, KBE, AFC". Hansard. Parliament of Australia. Archived from the original on 24 May 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
  3. ^ a b c Faulkner, John (12 February 2002). "Condolences: Adermann, Hon. Albert Evan, AO, Freeth, Hon. Sir Gordon, KBE, Chaney, Hon. Sir Frederick Charles, KBE, AFC". Hansard. Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 31 January 2008.

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Political offices
Preceded by Minister for the Navy
1964–1966
Succeeded by
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Perth
1955–1969
Succeeded by
Civic offices
Preceded by
Lord Mayor of Perth

1978–1982
Succeeded by