Athol Gordon Townley (1907-63): Elected 1949
Born: 3 October 1907, Hobart.
Career: Educated state schools and University of Tasmania.
Pharmacist. Military Service 1939-45. Brother of Rex Townley MHA,
Leader of the Opposition 1950-56. Uncle of Senator Michael Townley.
Athol Townley
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Lower House Contests
Election | Electorate | Party | Votes | Swing | Elected |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1963 Federal | Denison | Liberal | 17372 | -0.20 | Yes |
1961 Federal | Denison | Liberal | 17260 | -1.10 | Yes |
1958 Federal | Denison | Liberal | 17705 | -4.90 | Yes |
1955 Federal | Denison | Liberal | 20058 | 4.70 | Yes |
1954 Federal | Denison | Liberal | 14444 | -0.70 | Yes |
1951 Federal | Denison | Liberal | 15449 | -1.80 | Yes |
1949 Federal | Denison | Liberal | 16431 | 10.90 | Yes |