The Honourable Richard Beaumont Orchard

Commonwealth minister
Born
14 October 1871, Maryborough, Victoria
Died
24 July 1942, Darling Point, New South Wales
Sex
Male
Father
John Henry Orchard (blacksmith)
Mother
Alicia Thomas
Married Maria Annie Austen

Parliamentary service

Federal Executive Councillor
Member of the House of Representatives

Career

  • Liberal.
  • Nationalist.
  • Jeweller.
  • Member of Aust Broadcasting Commission 1932-39.
  • CBE 1920.

Sources

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