Edward Brooker
William Edward Brooker (4 January 1891 – 18 June 1948) was a Labor Party politician. He became the interim Premier of Tasmania on 19 December 1947 while Robert Cosgrove was facing corruption charges. He died on 18 June 1948, shortly after returning the premiership to Cosgrove on 24 February 1948.
Edward Brooker | |
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| 31st Premier of Tasmania | |
| In office 19 December 1947 – 24 February 1948 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Cosgrove |
| Succeeded by | Robert Cosgrove |
| Constituency | Franklin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 January 1891 London, England, UK |
| Died | 18 June 1948 (aged 57) Montrose, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Lydia Grace Minnie Wilson |
| Residence(s) | Montrose, Tasmania |
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