Date of Birth: 16/10/1893
Place of Birth: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Date of Death: 02/11/1975
Place of Death: Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia
Parliamentary Service
| Member for Georges River |
14 Feb 1953 |
06 Feb 1956 |
2 years 11 months 24 days |
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| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly |
14 Feb 1953 |
06 Feb 1956 |
2 years 11 months 24 days |
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Political Party Activity
Australian Labor Party (ALP), member of Peakhurst branch, active member of Socialisation Units. Joined Heffron breakaway group, president 1938 - 1939; member of central executive 1939 - 1940, 1941 - 1953, vice president 1940 - 1941; delegate to federal conference 1948 - 1953.
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Public servant. Educated at Sydney High School; joined the public service as a clerk with Department of Agriculture in 1915; assessor with Taxation Department in 1937; legal officer with National Emergency Services; liaison officer on staff of Minister for Transport, W.F Sheahan; chairman of New South Wales Film Commission; director of St George Hospital.
Membership of other Parliaments & Offices Held
Local Government Activity
Personal
Son of William Duke, postmaster, and Ada Jane Atkinson. Married Ruby Hall on 16 November 1912 and had issue, 2 daughters and 1 son. Church of England. Funeral at Woronora crematorium.
