Albert Smith (South Australian politician)

Albert Edward Smith (2 January 1881 – 5 February 1965) was an Australian politician. Born in Kent, England, he migrated to Australia as a child and was educated at Clare in South Australia. He became a service station proprietor and served on Clare Council. In 1943, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Division of Wakefield, defeating the sitting United Australia Party member, Jack Duncan-Hughes. He held the seat until his defeat in 1946 by Philip McBride, the candidate for the UAP's successor, the Liberal Party. Smith died in 1965.^[1]

Albert Smith
Member of the Australian Parliament for Wakefield
In office 21 August 1943 – 28 September 1946
Preceded by	Jack Duncan-Hughes
Succeeded by	Philip McBride
Personal details
Born	(1881-01-02)2 January 1881 Kent, England
Died	5 February 1965(1965-02-05) (aged 84)
Nationality	English Australian
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Occupation	Service station proprietor