> Richard Chaffey Baker (1842-1911): Elected 1901
Born: 22 June 1842, Adelaide
Career: Educated Eton School and Cambridge University, England.
Barrister, Adelaide. Large landowner and mining investor. Member
Federal Conventions 1891, 1897, President 1897 Convention.
Knighted 1895.
Colonial politics: SA MHA for Barossa 1868-71, SA MLC 1877-85,
for Southern 1885-1901. Attorney-General 1871, Minister for
Education 1884-85. President of the Legislative Council 1893-1901.
President of the Senate from 9 May 1901
Richard Baker
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Lower House Contests
Election | Electorate | Party | Votes | Swing | Elected |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1897 Victorian | Jolimont And West Richmond | Ministerial | 279 | 0.00 | No |
1894 Victorian | Lowan | Ministerial | 760 | 0.00 | No |
1892 Victorian | Lowan | Conservative | 788 | 0.00 | Yes |
1889 Victorian | Lowan | Opposition (Con) | 845 | 0.00 | Yes |
1886 Victorian | Wimmera | Liberal (Generic) | 2346 | 0.00 | Yes |
1883 Victorian | Wimmera | Liberal (Generic) | 1995 | 0.00 | Yes |
1880 Victorian | Wimmera | Opposition | 1707 | 0.00 | No |
1880 Victorian | Wimmera | Ministerial | 1273 | 0.00 | No |
1874 Victorian | Castlemaine | Independent | 469 | 0.00 | No |
1874 Victorian | Grenville | Independent | 992 | 0.00 | No |
Upper House Contests
Election | State | Party | Votes | Elected? |
---|---|---|---|---|
1901 Federal | VIC | Independent | 17564 | No |
1901 Federal | SA | Free Trade | 35235 | Yes (3) |