Colonial Treasurer 17.4.1912 - 5.5.1912
(McGowen Ministry No.34 21.10.1910 - 29.6.1913)
Born Hobart,Tasmania,19 September 1871, son of William, shipping agent, and Emma Wilson.
Educated High School Hobart.
Various occupations before farming in Lachlan area; journalist, bookkeeper, and noted public accountant.
Enlisted as private in 1915 aged 43, and raised a thousand rifle reserve recruits known as 'Carmichael's Thousand'; commissioned 36th Battalion, wounded at Houplines and decorated with MC 1917, and invalided home 1917.
Represented Leichardt 1907-1920 as Labor candidate.
Introduced administrative reforms at the Treasury.
Married Mabel Pillinger 1893, and in 1944 Olive Thorngate Weston, who died five days after Ambrose.
Died 15 January 1953 at his residence in Forbes Street Darlinghurst and cremated Northern Suburbs after Christian Science service at Bruce Maurer's Funeral Parlour Crows Nest.
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Last updated: 04/02/2021
