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Rygate, Amelia Elizabeth Mary (1898 - 1988)

Born
27 January 1898
Canowindra, New South Wales, Australia
Died
01 June 1988
Canowindra
Occupation
Homemaker, Horse breeder and Parliamentarian

Summary

Amelia Rygate was an ALP Member of the New South Wales (NSW) Legislative Council between 7/9/1961 - 5/11/1978 (17 years 1 months 30 days). She was elected in 1961 and then releected in 1966.

Sources used to compile this entry: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/members.nsf/1fb6ebed995667c2ca256ea100825164/27ba915b800e83a7ca256d3b0015433b!OpenDocument.

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Created: 5 April 2006, Last modified: 7 May 2009

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