Background
LARGIE, Senator the Hugh de was born in 1850 in Airdrie, Scotland. Son of Archibald Hamilton de Largie.
LARGIE, Senator the Hugh de was born in 1850 in Airdrie, Scotland. Son of Archibald Hamilton de Largie.
Studied at St. Margaret’s School, Airdrie.
Elected at first Federal elections to Senate. Has been twice elected since. Held a number of prominent positions in Labour movement in New South Wales and West Australia.
Appointed to several Royal Commissions in Commonwealth. Is Government Whip in Senate. Represents Western Australia in the Commonwealth Parliament.