Frank Olley was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney

Sydney

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, he was educated at Granville Technical College before becoming an electrical tradesman with the New South Wales State Electricity Commission

Electricity Commission of New South Wales

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. He was involved in local politics as a member of Yass Municipal Council

Yass Municipal Council

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. In 1972, he defeated Country Party

National Party of Australia

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 member John Pettitt

John Pettitt

John Alexander Pettitt was an Australian politician. Born in Geelong, Victoria, he was educated at Geelong College before becoming a farmer at Harden, New South Wales. He served in the military from 1940-43...

 for the seat of Hume

Division of Hume

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, entering the Australian House of Representatives

Australian House of Representatives

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 as a member of the Labor Party

Australian Labor Party

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. He was defeated in 1974 by a Country candidate. He died in 1988.