Edwin Corboy
Edwin Wilkie "Ted" Corboy (24 August 1896 – 6 August 1950) was an Australian politician and public servant. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and served in the House of Representatives from 1918 to 1919, representing the Western Australian seat of Swan. Corboy was elected to federal parliament at the age of 21, setting a record for the youngest member of parliament which stood until 2010. He was defeated after a single term, but subsequently served in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1921 to 1933.
Edwin Corboy | |
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Corboy in 1930 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Swan | |
| In office 26 October 1918 – 13 December 1919 | |
| Preceded by | John Forrest |
| Succeeded by | John Prowse |
| Member of the Western Australian Parliament for Yilgarn | |
| In office 1921–1930 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Hudson |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Member of Parliament for Yilgarn-Coolgardie | |
| In office 1930–1933 | |
| Preceded by | New district |
| Succeeded by | George Lambert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 August 1896 Victoria |
| Died | 6 August 1950 (aged 53) |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse(s) |
Hannah Tobin
(m. 1919; died 1942)Dora Daly (m. 1949) |
| Occupation | Clerk |
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