Doug Padman
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Doug Padman | |
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| File:Doug Padman MLA 1950.png | |
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Albury | |
| In office 1947–1965 | |
| Preceded by | John Hurley |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Mackie |
| Mayor of Albury | |
| In office 1939–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred Waugh |
| Succeeded by | Cleaver Bunton |
| Alderman on Albury Municipal Council | |
| In office 1930–1945 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 July 1885 |
| Died | 31 August 1970 (aged 85) |
| Party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse |
Bertha Elizabeth Scholz
(m. 1912) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Prince Alfred College |
Dudley Gordon Padman OBE (16 June 1885 – 31 August 1970) was an Australian politician who served as the member for Albury in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as well as an alderman on and the Mayor of Albury Council.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Padman was born in Adelaide and educated at Bridgewater, South Australia and Prince Alfred College. He married Bertha Elizabeth Scholz in 1912 and they had a daughter and two sons.
Political career
[edit | edit source]He was an alderman of Albury Council from 1930 to 1947 and Mayor from 1939 until 1945.
Padman was elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing the seat of Albury in 1947, and served until 1965.[1]
Later life
[edit | edit source]He was made an OBE in 1966. He died in Albury.[1]