Joseph Duffell was an Australian politician who was a member of the

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for the

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from 22 May 1914 to 21 May 1926. He was a member of the Liberal Party up until 1917, when he became a member of the National Party. He was born in

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to John, a saddler and moulder, and Eliza. He married Mary Jane Tandy (6 January 1919) on 25 December 1883 at the North

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Parish Church in England. They had two sons and one daughter. The Duffells arrived in Western Australia in 1905, where he founded a firm of cork importers and vinegar manufacturers. In November 1906, Duffell was elected to the Subiaco Municipal Council. He was sworn in on 4 December 1906. In November 1912, he was elected as mayor of Subiaco, serving in that role until 1915. At the

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, Duffell was elected to the Metropolitan-Suburban Province. His term started on 22 May 1914. At first, he was part of the

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, but he became part of the National Party in 1917 when the Liberal Party merged into it. At the

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, Duffell was voted out. Duffell died on 28 February 1936 at

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. He was buried in

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References

External links

Joseph Duffell Residence
heritage listing
Inaugural speechJoseph Duffell opens his campaign
in '' The Daily News'' on 28 April 1914
Interview with Joseph Duffell
in ''

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'' on 10 May 1914 {{DEFAULTSORT:Duffell, Joseph 1860s births 1936 deaths 20th-century Australian politicians Members of the Western Australian Legislative Council Mayors of places in Western Australia Burials at Karrakatta Cemetery Western Australian local councillors