Clem Ridley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Clem Ridley

Australian politician

Date of Birth: 13-Mar-1909

Place of Birth: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia

Date of Death: 19-May-1988

Profession: politician

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Clement Frank Ridley (13 March 1909 – 19 May 1988) was an Australian politician.
He was born to Evan Williams and Beatrice Ridley in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
He was educated at various state schools before becoming a toolmaker in the car industry.
He was Secretary of the Vehicle Builders' Union and President of the United Trades and Labour Council of South Australia.
From 1957 to 1958 he was President of the South Australian Labor Party.
In 1958, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for South Australia.
He held the seat until his retirement in 1971.