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Matthew Whelan (politician)

Matthew Whelan (politician)

Canadian politician

Matthew Patrick Whelan (August 16, 1916 – June 9, 2000) was a Canadian politician who was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in the 1956 provincial election. He represented the electoral district of Harbour Main as a member of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.[1]

Quick Facts Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Harbour Main, Preceded by ...

Whelan was born in Colliers, Newfoundland in 1916.[1] He resided in his hometown and was a businessman. He also served in the Royal Navy in World War II from 1939 to 1942. Whelan married Bride Cole in 1947 and had five children. He was a member of the Roman Catholic church.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1957). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide. p. 577.
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