Dan Minogue (politician)
Daniel Patrick Minogue | |
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| Born | 18 July 1893 Feakle, County Clare, Ireland |
| Died | 7 January 1983 (aged 89) |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, shopkeeper, hotel owner |
| Years active | 1938–1969 |
| Known for | Member of the Australian House of Representatives for West Sydney (1949–1969); Sydney City Council alderman (1938–1950) |
Daniel Patrick Minogue (18 July 1893 – 7 January 1983) was a politician in Australia, originally hailing from Ireland. Prior to his political career, he was engaged in retail and hospitality as a shopkeeper and hotel owner. Minogue held a position on the Sydney City Council between 1938 and 1950, where he led the Lang Labor faction. He served as the Australian Labor Party (ALP) representative for the West Sydney electorate in the Australian House of Representatives from 1949 until 1969. To honor his service, Crescent Street in Glebe was renamed Minogue Crescent, and a local park was designated as Minogue Reserve.
Early life
Minogue was born in Feakle, County Clare, Ireland, to parents Elizabeth () and Patrick Minogue. He received his education at the local national school before emigrating to Australia in 1913. Upon arrival in Sydney, he initially worked as a shunter at Darling Harbour Yard. Later, he became proprietor of a produce shop on Crown Street and managed the White Horse Hotel located in Surry Hills.
Local government
Active within the ALP's Redfern branch, Minogue was elected as an alderman to Sydney City Council during a 1938 by-election for Flinders ward, securing 67% of votes. He was affiliated with Jack Lang's "Inner Group" and contested as a candidate for Lang Labor, prevailing over a rival from the Heffron Labor faction. By 1940, Minogue had assumed the role of chairman for the Australian Labor Party (Non-Communist) group within the council.
His efforts included promoting social welfare projects such as founding an aged care facility in Glebe and supporting organizations like Mathew Talbot Hostel for Homeless Men and Our Lady of Consolation Home for the Aged. Furthermore, he held honorary citizenship at Boys' Town in Engadine. Minogue also contributed as a member of the electricity authority Sydney County Council from 1949 to 1950.
Federal politics
Minogue first attempted to gain ALP preselection for the federal electorate of West Sydney in December 1945 but was defeated by William O'Connor. He also failed to obtain preselection for Redfern’s state seat in 1947. Eventually, in January 1949, he secured ALP endorsement for West Sydney, prevailing over six other contenders. He successfully held this seat at the 1949 federal election and remained its representative until it was dissolved before the 1969 election, at which point he retired from parliament.
Personal life
In 1924, Minogue married Matilda Wallace; together they had one daughter. In 1947, he acquired the residence formerly owned by William McKell, who had been premier of New South Wales and was then serving as governor-general of Australia.
Minogue maintained a longstanding involvement with the Irish National Association of Australasia, playing a significant role in securing land for its permanent headquarters in Sydney in 1944. He officially inaugurated the INA Cultural Centre in 1957 and later opened the Gaelic Club located on its upper floor in 1973. His speech was distinguished by a notable Irish accent.
Daniel Patrick Minogue passed away on 7 January 1983 at age 89.