Edward Brooker Politician

William Edward Brooker (4 January 1891 – 18 June 1948) was an Australian Labor Party politician. He became the Premier of Tasmania on 19 December 1947 while Robert Cosgrove was facing corruption charges. He died on the 18 June 1948, shortly after returning the Premiership to Cosgrove on the 24 February 1948.

Personal facts

Edward Brooker
Birth dateJanuary 04, 1891
Birth place
England , London , United Kingdom
Date of deathJune 18, 1948
Place of death
Tasmania , Australia , Montrose Tasmania
Residence
Tasmania , Montrose Tasmania

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Office holder

officePremier of Tasmania
party
Australian Labor Party
region
Division of Franklin (state)
successor

Edward Brooker on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/history/tasparl/brookere422.htm