Frederick Young
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Frederick Young

Australian politician

Sir Frederick William Young (5 January 1876 – 26 August 1948) was an Australian agent-general, barrister, liberal/conservative politician and member of the South Australian House of Assembly.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Frederick Young (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Jan 5, 1876, died Aug 26, 1948.1

About

Young was born in Blyth, South Australia and represented Stanley in the House of Assembly from 3 May 1902 to 26 May 1905. He later represented Wooroora from 13 February 1909 to 26 March 1915. From 17 February 1912 until 19 November 1914, Young was Commissioner of Crown Lands and Immigration for South Australia.

He married Florence, daughter of John Darling Jr. (1852–1914).

In 1918 he was elected Conservative Member of Parliament for Swindon in the United Kingdom Parliament. He stood down at the 1922 election. He was knighted in 1918.

Young died in Buckingham Gate, London, England.

From Wikipedia’s article on Frederick Young, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Early life and education

  • 1897University of Adelaide Bachelor of Laws3

Career

Occupation: diplomat, business executive, politician, lawyer.7

  • Since 1936Board member, Australian Estates Company5
  • 1918 to 1922Member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom6
  • 1915 to 1918Agent-General for South Australia6
  • 1912 to 1914Minister of Lands6
  • 1909 to 1915Member of the South Australian House of Assembly6
  • 1902 to 1905Member of the South Australian House of Assembly6
  • Date not recordedWorked at English, Scottish and Australian Bank4

Personal life

  • BornJan 5, 1876, Blyth8
  • DiedAug 26, 1948, Buckingham Gate9
  • CitizenshipUnited Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Australia10

Awards

  • 1919Commander of the Order of the Crown11
  • 1918Knight Bachelor11