Tom Uren
Thomas "Tom" Uren (28 May 1921 – 26 January 2015) was an Australian politician and boxer. He was Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party. He helped create the heritage and conservation movement in Australia. Uren was a member of the House of Representatives for Reid serving from 1955 through 1990.
Tom Uren | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Reid | |
| In office 22 November 1958 – 19 February 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Laurie Ferguson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 May 1921 Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 26 January 2015 (aged 93) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia |
| Occupation | Boxer, soldier |
Books
- Uren, Tom (1995). Straight Left. Random House Australia. ISBN 0-09-182998-4.
Tom Uren Media
A 1959 black and white portrait of Tom Uren, MHR for Reid
A 1963 black and white portrait of Tom Uren, MHR for Reid
