Hugh Andrew


Hugh David Andrew was an Australian politician who was a Labor Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 1953 until his death, representing the seat of Victoria Park.
Andrew was born in Brisbane, Queensland, to Isabella and David Andrew. His family moved to Western Australia when he was a child. Andrew enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in June 1916, and served in France. After the end of the war, he worked variously as a winemaker, storekeeper, salesman, and insurance agent. Andrew first stood for parliament at the 1950 state election, but was defeated by the sitting independent member in Victoria Park, William Read. He recontested the seat at the 1953 election, following Read's retirement, and was successful. Andrew was re-elected with large majorities at the 1956 and 1959 elections. However, he died in office in July 1961. Andrew had married Ethel Davies in 1922, with whom he had one daughter.