Malcolm Ritchie
Australian businessman and political activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Thomas Malcolm Ritchie (11 June 1894 – 22 February 1971) was an Australian businessman and political activist. He served as the inaugural federal president of the Liberal Party of Australia, in office from 1945 to 1947 and from 1949 to 1951. He was an electrical engineer by trade.
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Sir Malcolm Ritchie | |
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Federal President of the Liberal Party of Australia | |
In office 1949–1951 | |
Leader | Robert Menzies |
Preceded by | Richard Casey |
Succeeded by | William Anderson |
In office 1945–1947 | |
Leader | Robert Menzies |
Preceded by | New office |
Succeeded by | Richard Casey |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Malcolm Ritchie (1894-06-11)11 June 1894 Carlton, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 22 February 1971(1971-02-22) (aged 76) Bong Bong, New South Wales, Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Alma mater | Working Men's College, Melbourne |
Occupation | Electrical engineer, businessman |
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