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In 1915, Jim McClelland was born into a working-class Catholic family. He followed his father's footsteps, taking work on the railways. There he was introduced to left wing politics...Always politically active, Jim McClelland played an ...See moreIn 1915, Jim McClelland was born into a working-class Catholic family. He followed his father's footsteps, taking work on the railways. There he was introduced to left wing politics...Always politically active, Jim McClelland played an important part in Australian politics during the 1970's. He was elected to the Senate in 1971 and the following year became a Cabinet Minister in the Whitlam Labor Government. Written by Sleeve Notes See less