Thomas Collins (Australian politician)
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Postmaster-General of Australia | |
|---|---|
| In office 26 June 1941 – 7 October 1941 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Menzies Arthur Fadden |
| Preceded by | George McLeay |
| Succeeded by | Bill Ashley |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Hume | |
| In office 9 December 1931 – 21 August 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Parker Moloney |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Fuller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 April 1884 Country |
| Spouse | Ruby Violet Summerhayes |
| Occupation | Company manager |
Thomas Joseph Collins (6 April 1884 – 15 April 1945) was an Australian politician and businessman. He was a member of the
Early life
Collins was born at
Collins moved to Young in 1906, where in 1911 he began his own business, which prospered. On 17 February 1914 he married Ruby Violet Summerhayes. He built his firm Collins, Ellerman & Co., to one of the largest stock and property businesses in New South Wales.
Politics
Collins had always been interested in politics and had contested the federal seat of
Collins was embroiled in the
On 26 April Menzies formed a government, and Page resigned as leader of the Country Party. Collins, Fadden, Corser and Badman were not permitted to vote in the subsequent leadership ballot, in which Page supporter
Later life
Known for his charity, skill and support of many sports, Collins considered standing again for parliament, but died on 15 April 1945 of a sudden
References
- Boot, H. M. (1993). "Collins, Thomas Joseph (1884–1945)". ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 25 August 2007.
