Ted Harris (politician)

Edward David Harris (30 August 1911 – 2 October 1993) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

He was educated at Goodna, Wynnum, and Sherwood state schools.

He joined the RAAF in 1940 and served in the 24th and 75th Squadrons, being discharged in 1945 with the rank of sergeant.

On his return to Australia he worked as a clothing manufacturer at Manly, specializing in men's and boys wear.

[2] Harris, for the Labor Party, won the seat of Wynnum at the 1966 Queensland state election[1] taking over the seat from the retiring Bill Gunn.