Gus Kelly (politician)
Christopher Augustus "Gus" Kelly (21 August 1890 – 25 March 1967) was an Australian politician. He was a Labor Party member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1925 to 1932 and again from 1935 until his death in 1967, representing the electorate of Bathurst. He held numerous ministerial positions between 1941 and 1965 in McKell Labor Government.
The Honourable Gus Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Health | |
| In office 16 May 1941 – 30 June 1950 | |
| Premier | William McKell James McGirr |
| Preceded by | Herbert FitzSimons |
| Succeeded by | Maurice O'Sullivan |
| 41st Chief Secretary of New South Wales | |
| In office 3 April 1952 – 13 May 1965 | |
| Premier | Joseph Cahill Bob Heffron Jack Renshaw |
| Preceded by | Clive Evatt |
| Succeeded by | Eric Willis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher Augustus Kelly 21 August 1890 Obley (near Dubbo), Colony of New South Wales |
| Died | 25 March 1967 (aged 76) Mosman, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party (NSW), Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch) |
| Spouse | Eileen Mary Mitchell |
| Occupation | Cement tester |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1910–1914 1915–1919 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | First Australian Imperial Force |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
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