Francis McLean (politician)

Francis Edward McLean (1863 – 4 April 1926) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he received a primary education before becoming a clerk, and eventually an accountant and businessman. In 1894 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Marrickville, a member of the Free Trade Party.^[1] He held the seat until 1901, when he transferred to federal Parliament, winning the House of Representatives seat of Lang, again for the Free Trade Party. In 1903, he unsuccessfully attempted to defeat prominent Protectionist and former Premier of New South Wales William Lyne in his seat of Hume. He retired from politics and died in 1926.^[2]

The Honourable Francis McLean
Member of the Australian Parliament for Lang
In office 29 March 1901 – 23 November 1903
Preceded by	New seat
Succeeded by	Elliot Johnson
Personal details
Born	1863 Sydney
Died	4 April 1926 (aged 62–63) Springwood, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Free Trade Party
Occupation	Accountant