Crawford Nalder

Who is Crawford Nalder?

Sir Crawford David Nalder was an Australian politician who served in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1947 to 1974, including as deputy premier from 1962 to 1971. Born in Katanning, Western Australia, Nalder was educated at Wesley College, Perth, but returned to farming after graduation. He was elected to the seat of Wagin at the 1947 state election, as a member of what would later be known as the Country Party. Following the abolishment of Wagin, Nalder switched to Katanning for the 1950 election, a constituency he would hold until his retirement. He succeeded Arthur Watts as the party's leader in February 1962, and continued to govern in coalition with the Liberal Party, led by premier David Brand. This arrangement continued until the government's defeat at the 1971 elections. Nalder was knighted in 1974, following his retirement from parliament, and later returned to Wagin, where he died in 1994.