Conroy, Charles William

Personal

Conroy, Charles William
Birth Date: 28 April 1868 (Toowoomba, Queensland)
Death Date: 28 July 1944 (Roma, Queensland)
Parents: Michael Conroy and Anne (nee Murray)
Family: Bertha Walduck on 15 August 1898, 1 son, 2 daughters
Education: Toowoomba
Religion: Church of England

Career

Established tobacconist business, Roma; Solicitor's clerk, Roma

Local Government Service: Mayor, Roma Shire Council, 1909 to 1910 and 1920; Alderman, Roma Shire Council

Parliamentary Representation

House Party Electorate From To Elected/Departure Reason
Assembly ALP Maranoa 9 Oct 1920 14 Apr 1944 Did not contest

Additional Information

Notes: Patron, Roma Bowls Club; Member: Manchester Unity International Order of Oddfellows; and Roma Turf Club. Secretary, Roma Rifle Club. Mr Conroy was a prominent competitor at athletic sport meets and was particularly fond of cricket and bowling
Sources: Image courtesy of the John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland, Neg:77367; Western Star, Roma, 'Death of Mr C.W. Conroy, Former member for Maranoa'; Queensland Parliamentary Debates, Motion of Condolence, First session of the 30th Parliament, Vol. CLXXXII, 2 Aug 1944, p. 13 (Brisbane, Qld: Government Printers)
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