Aubrey Slessar
Aubrey Robert Slessar | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Cowra, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | December 2, 1973 (aged 74) Sunnybank, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Managing director, politician |
| Years active | 1925–1969 (business), 1941–1947 (politics) |
| Known for | Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Dalby |
Aubrey Robert Slessar (5 November 1899 – 2 December 1973) held the position of managing director and was a representative in the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Biography
Born in Cowra, New South Wales, Slessar was the son of Joseph Slessar and Beatrice Annie (née Potts). His early education took place at Sunbury State School in Victoria, followed by studies in electrical and mechanical engineering in Sydney. At the age of six, he relocated with his family to Queensland, eventually establishing residence in Chinchilla.
Between 1925 and 1926, he was employed by Chrysler Cars. In 1928, Slessar became the regional agent for Winchcombe Carson Pty Ltd. That same year, he launched a motor and machinery enterprise in Chinchilla, which evolved into a stock and station agency by 1930. From 1936 until 1969, he acted as managing director of Slessar and Co., which operated branches in Miles and Brigalow. Additionally, he fulfilled duties as an auctioneer within Chinchilla.
Following the sale of his company in 1969 and the passing of his wife in 1972, he moved to Sunnybank, Brisbane. Slessar was actively involved in the Masonic fraternity, attaining the 31st degree and holding the title of Past Master at the Grand Lodge of Queensland. His participation extended to various community groups including the race club, Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture and Pastoralists Association, and the local football club in Chinchilla.
He wed Alma Frances Price on 24 July 1928; the couple had no offspring. After enduring an illness lasting six months, Slessar passed away in 1973 at Sunnybank. His funeral service took place at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Chinchilla.
Political career
As a member of the Labor party, Slessar secured victory in the Dalby constituency during the 1941 state election, narrowly surpassing the long-standing incumbent of 39 years, Godfrey Morgan, by a margin of 57 votes. He remained in office until his retirement in 1947 and holds distinction as the sole Labor representative for Dalby throughout its 76-year existence.