Ernest George Record (10 May 1899 – 25 September 1956) was an Australian politician. He was born in Strood,

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. An accountant before entering politics, he was elected to the

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in 1948 as the

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member for

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. He served until his retirement in 1954. Record died in 1956 in Launceston.

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1899 births 1956 deaths Independent members of the Parliament of Tasmania Members of the Tasmanian Legislative Council Officers of the Order of the British Empire English emigrants to Australia People from Strood 20th-century Australian politicians {{Australia-Independent-politician-stub