Wilfred Coutts

Wilfred Charles Coutts (10 June 1908 – 4 November 1997) was an Australian politician. Born in Marburg, Queensland, he was educated at state schools before becoming a salesman. He was active in local politics as a member of Brisbane City Council. In 1954, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Griffith. He held the seat until his defeat by Liberal candidate Arthur Chresby in 1958. He returned to the House in 1961, defeating Chresby. He held the seat until his defeat in 1966 by Don Cameron. Coutts died in 1997^[1] and was buried in Nudgee Cemetery.^[2]

Wilfred Coutts
Member of the Australian Parliament for Griffith
In office 29 May 1954 – 22 November 1958
Preceded by	Doug Berry
Succeeded by	Arthur Chresby
In office 9 December 1961 – 26 November 1966
Preceded by	Arthur Chresby
Succeeded by	Don Cameron
Personal details
Born	(1908-06-10)10 June 1908 Marburg, Queensland
Died	4 November 1997(1997-11-04) (aged 89)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Occupation	Salesman