Ernest William "Ted" Harding (12 June 1921 – 3 February 2004) was an Australian politician and

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footballer. Born in

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, he was educated at

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before serving in the military 1942–44. On his return he became a furniture retailer. In 1961, Harding was elected to the

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as the

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member for

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, defeating

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MP John Murray. He held the seat until his defeat in 1966, after which he became a company director. Harding died in 2004.

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