Patrick Clara

Background

He was born in Forbes, the son of Michael Clara.

Career

He was a storekeeper, but was bankrupted in 1887 and became a commercial traveller. He was defeated in 1904 running for Ashburnham. After his political career, he worked as a ganger and a toolsmith.

He died in Sydney in 1915.

Achievements

• His initial victory was overturned due to voting irregularities, but he won the by-election later that year.

Membership

A member of the Forbes and Waverley Leagues, he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1901, winning the seat of Condobolin for the Labor Party.