Joseph Ignatius Langtry (2 September 1880 – 30 April 1951) was an Australian politician. Born in Kyabram, Victoria, he received a primary education before becoming a teamster. He moved to Barellan in New South Wales and became a wheatfarmer and publican. In 1940, he was the Labor candidate for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Riverina; he was successful in this, defeating Country Party member Horace Nock. He held the seat until 1949, when he was defeated by Country candidate Hugh Roberton.[1] Langtry died in 1951 in Griffith.[2]

Joseph Langtry
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Riverina
In office
21 September 1940 – 10 December 1949
Preceded byHorace Nock
Succeeded byHugh Roberton
Personal details
Born(1880-09-02)2 September 1880
Kyabram, Victoria
Died30 April 1951(1951-04-30) (aged 70)
Griffith, New South Wales, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
OccupationWheat farmer, publican

References

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  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 25 May 2008.
  2. ^ "Mr. "Joe" Langtry, Former MHR, Dead". The West Wyalong Advocate. New South Wales, Australia. 3 May 1951. p. 1. Retrieved 31 August 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Riverina
1940–1949
Succeeded by