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Biographical entry McKell, William John (1891 - 1985)

Born
1891
Pambula, New South Wales
Died
1985
Occupation
Politician - State - NSW (MLA or MLC) and Trade Union - Official

Summary

McKell was educated in Sydney and became an apprentice and later journeyman boilermaker. He was Assistant Secretary of the Boilermakers' Union when he entered state politics in 1917. He had been a minister in Lang's government and Premier from 1941-1947.

Ross G. Elford