Frank Chaffey | |
|---|---|
| Member of theNew South Wales Parliament forTamworth andNamoi | |
| In office 20 December 1913 – 9 July 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Levien |
| Succeeded by | Bill Chaffey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1888-03-31)31 March 1888 |
| Died | 9 July 1940(1940-07-09) (aged 52) Rose Bay, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | British Empire, Australian |
| Political party | United Australia |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Reform Nationalist |
| Spouse | Amy Stella McIlveen |
| Relations | Bill Chaffey (son) |
| Children | 2 sons, 4 daughters |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Light Horse Brigade |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
CaptainFrank Augustus Chaffey (31 March 1888 – 9 July 1940) was an Australian politician.
He was born atMoonbi to farmer William Adolphus Chaffey and Amelia,née Chad. He was educated atNemingha andTamworth before attendingHawkesbury Agricultural College, after which he worked on the family dairy farm. He studied atSydney Technical College from 1907 and worked as a woolclasser briefly before returning to Tamworth to run the farm. He was active in theFarmers' and Settlers' Association of New South Wales. On 1 May 1912 he married Amy Stella McIlveen, with whom he had six children. DuringWorld War I he served with the1st Light Horse Brigade and from 1918 to 1919 was Director of Education of theAustralian Infantry Forces.[1]
Chaffey was elected to theNew South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1913 as theLiberal member forTamworth. When proportional representation was introduced in 1920 (by which time the Liberal Party had become theNationalist Party), he became one of the members forNamoi, but he returned to his old seat when single-member electorates were re-introduced in 1927. He was Assistant Minister for Lands and Agriculture from April 1922 until June, when he became full Minister, serving until 1925; he later served as Secretary for Mines and Minister for Forests (1927–1929) and Colonial Secretary (1929–38).
On 9 July 1940, Chaffey died of acoronary occlusion at his Sydney home inRose Bay, New South Wales.PremierAlexander Mair spoke after his death that "The State has lost a splendid citizen of the highest worth. As a Member of the Legislative Assembly and a former Cabinet Minister, and as a private citizen he was held in the highest esteem" and that; "His career was one of the longest in the history of the State. He showed outstanding capacity as an administrator." Chaffey was cremated atNorthern Suburbs Crematorium following a private service which was held at St Michael's Church,Vaucluse.[2] He was succeeded in Parliament as the member for Tamworth by his son,Bill.[3]
Chaffey Dam, a large freshwater dam on thePeel River north ofTamworth, New South Wales is named after both Frank andBill Chaffey.
| New South Wales Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Member forTamworth 1913–1920 | Succeeded by Seat abolished |
| Preceded by | Member forNamoi 1920–1927 Served alongside:P. Scully/W. Scully,Wearne | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by New seat | Member forTamworth 1927–1940 | Succeeded by |
