William Copley (Queensland politician)

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William John (Jack) Copley (born 23 September 1906 in Ipswich, Queensland - died 21 April 1975 in Brisbane, Queensland) was an Australian trade union activist and politician. [1] Copley was the Labor member of the Queensland state Parliament for the electoral district of Bulimba from 1932 to 1938. [1]

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  1. 1 2 "Queensland Parliament - former members - Copley, Mr William John". Parliament of Queensland . Retrieved 8 April 2016.