Ted Harding

Ted Harding
Ted Harding
Member of the Australian Parliament; for Herbert
	In office; 9 December 1961 – 26 November 1966
Preceded by	John Murray
Succeeded by	Robert Bonnett
Personal details
Born	12 June 1921; Bowen, Queensland
Died	3 February 2004 (aged 82)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Education	Townsville Grammar School
Occupation	Furniture retailer
Profession	Developer
	Rugby league career
Playing information
Position	Halfback
Club

Ernest William "Ted" Harding (12 June 1921 – 3 February 2004) was an Australian politician and rugby league footballer. Born in Bowen, Queensland, he was educated at Townsville Grammar School before serving in the military 1942–44. On his return he became a furniture retailer.

In 1961, Harding was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Herbert, defeating Liberal MP John Murray. He held the seat until his defeat in 1966, after which he became a company director. Harding died in 2004.^[1]

References

^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 16 July 2008.

Parliament of Australia
Preceded by John Murray	Member for Herbert 1961–1966	Succeeded by Robert Bonnett

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[Psephos-1] Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 16 July 2008.

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