Eric Gayford Lloyd (1 January 1918 – 3 June 2003) was a Real estate agent and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Eric Lloyd
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Queensland
Deputy Leader of the Labor Party in Queensland
In office
15 August 1957 – June 1966
LeaderLes Wood
Jim Donald
Jack Duggan
Preceded byKenneth Morris (Opposition)
Felix Dittmer (Labor)
Succeeded byJack Houston
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Kedron
In office
14 April 1951 – 27 May 1972
Preceded byBruce Pie
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Personal details
Born
Eric Gayford Lloyd

(1918-01-01)1 January 1918
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Died3 June 2003(2003-06-03) (aged 85)
Peregian Beach, Queensland, Australia
Political partyLabor
SpouseBridie Ross (m.1943)
Alma materState Commercial High School, Brisbane
OccupationReal estate agent, Public servant
Military service
Branch/serviceRoyal Australian Air Force
Years of service1940–1946
RankFlight Lieutenant
Unit458 Squadron
32 Squadron
Battles/warsTobruk
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross

Early life

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Lloyd was born in Brisbane, Queensland, to parents George Henry Lloyd and his wife Edith Lloyd (née Gayford). He was educated at the State Commercial High School.

On leaving school he was a reporter with the State Reporting Bureau and in World War II he served in the RAAF (458 Squadron) and earning the rank of Flight Lieutenant. He was a navigator in the Battle of Tobruk and won the Distinguished Flying Cross for his efforts there.[1][2]

Political career

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Lloyd, a member of the Labor, represented the seat of Kedron in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from the by-election of 1951[3] until his retirement from politics in 1972.

He was the Deputy Opposition Leader from 1957 until 1966. His wife, Bridie, acted in the roles of electorate secretary and election campaigner throughout his 21 years in parliament.[1]

Following the 1966 election Lloyd became the subject of attacks from the extra-parliamentary wing of the Labor party, as well as within the caucus. As a result party leader Jack Duggan supported Jack Houston in challenging Lloyd which he did successfully by 15 votes to 10.

Personal life

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On 8 August 1943 Lloyd married Bridie Ross and together had two sons. He died in June 2003 at Peregian Beach.[1]

He was the founding Vice-President of the Queensland 100 Social Bowls Club 1963–1967, a member of the Parliamentary Bowls Club, and a president and life member of the Gaythorne RSL and Services Club.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  2. ^ LLOYD, ERIC GAYFORD — WW2 Nominal Roll. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Election count continues". The Courier-mail. No. 4487. Queensland, Australia. 16 April 1951. p. 3. Retrieved 4 April 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by Member for Kedron
1951–1972
Abolished