Frederick Stewart (Australian politician)

Sir Frederick Harold Stewart (14 August 1884 – 30 June 1961) was an Australian businessman, politician and government minister. His continuing political commitment was to the establishment of a national insurance scheme and the shortening of working hours to improve social conditions during the Great Depression, despite the opposition of his own party.

For other people named Frederick Stewart, see Frederick Stewart (disambiguation).

The Honourable
Sir Frederick Stewart
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Parramatta
In office
19 December 1931 – 16 August 1946
Preceded byAlbert Rowe
Succeeded byHoward Beale
Personal details
Born(1884-08-14)14 August 1884
Newcastle, New South Wales
Died30 June 1961(1961-06-30) (aged 76)
St Leonards, Sydney
NationalityAustralian
Political partyUnited Australia Party
Spouse(s)1) Lottie May Glover (died 1943)
2) Hilda Marjorie Evelyn Dixon
OccupationAdministrative officer
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