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Merrifield, Sam (1904 - 1982) |
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| Politician - State - Vic (MLA or MLC) | ||
| Born: 1904 Victoria. Died: 1982. | ||
| Born (in 1904) and educated in Moonee Ponds, and later Essendon, Sam Merrifield eventually studied at the Working Men's College where he became a qualified surveyor and draughtsman. Sam Merrifield was an active member of the Australian Labor Party. Elected a member of the Legislative Assembly in 1943 for the seat of Essendon, Merrifield moved to the seat of Moonee Ponds in 1945. After losing his seat in the Lower House, he moved to the Legislative Council where he served the seat of Doutta Galla until his retirement in 1970. Merrifield was involved in many community organisations and was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letters by Monash University in 1973. After a lifelong interest in labour history, he became a foundation member of the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History and became one of its most active members and historians. This led him being made an Honorary Life Member of the Society. He died in 1982. |
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Published by University of Melbourne, 7 March 2002 Based on "Parties to the Award" published 1994. Submit any comments, questions, corrections and additions Prepared by: Acknowledgements Updated: 29 June 2006 http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE1185b.htm |