Patrick Grace (politician)
Patrick Raphael Grace | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Corowa, Australia |
| Died | January 6, 1975 (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, stock and station agent, butcher |
| Years active | 1952–1964 (politician) |
| Known for | Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council |
Patrick Raphael Grace (31 October 1900 – 6 January 1975) was a politician from Australia.
Early life
Grace was born in Corowa to John Grace, a farmer, and Jane Elizabeth Maher. He attended Yanco Public School and initially worked on his family’s farm before becoming a stock and station agent in 1920.
Career
He held the position of secretary for the Yanco branch of the Labor Party and also entered into a partnership operating a butchery.
In 1952, Grace secured a seat in the New South Wales Legislative Council, filling the vacancy left by John Ferguson, who had resigned to take up the role of chairman of the New South Wales Milk Board.
After opposing legislation aimed at abolishing the Legislative Council, he was expelled from the Labor Party in 1959. Subsequently, Grace aligned himself with the Independent Labor Group and continued serving on the Council until 1964.
Personal life
On 15 October 1930, Grace married Eileen Clayton. The couple had three children: one son and two daughters.
Grace practiced the Roman Catholic faith.
Later life and death
He passed away in 1975 in Yanco. His funeral was conducted at Leeton Cemetery following a service held at St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Yanco.