Walter Howarth
Walter Howarth | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Maitland | |
| In office 11 June 1932 – 6 February 1956 | |
| Preceded by | Walter O'Hearn |
| Succeeded by | Milton Morris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 March 1882 Liberal Party (1945—1958) |
| Spouse | Edith Letitia Margaret Langlands |
| Children | Two sons, three daughter |
| Profession | Politician/ Building contractor |
Walter Arthur Harrex Howarth (14 March 1882 – 12 July 1958) was an Australian politician who represented the
Early life
Howarth was born to parents Walter Arthur Howarth, a bootmaker, and Elizabeth Ellen Peetwn at
Political career
Howarth first entered politics in 1926 as a Councillor of Bolwarra Shire until 1932, during which he was Shire President for one term. He contested the New South Wales Lower House seat of Maitland for the United Australia Party and won election on 11 June 1932.
Howarth was re-elected to the seat of Maitland at the 1935, 1938, 1941, 1944, 1947, 1950 and 1953. Whilst a member of Parliament Howarth was party Whip from 1941 until 1946 and was
Death
Howarth died on 12 July 1958. His funeral was held at Beresfield crematorium from Mackay Memorial Presbyterian church ministers at Rutherford.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Mr Walter Arthur Harrex Howarth (1882-1958)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 1 May 2019.