Family background
Robert James Frazer was born in Newtown, Sydney, on 18 December 1925, possibly the son of Robert Frazer.
Occupation & interests
Robert James Frazer was living in Newtown when he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 19 September 1944. He was a Leading Aircraftman with the 2nd Personnel Depot Staff when he was discharged on 2 July 1946.
Local government service
Frazer was 23 years old when he was elected Alderman for Phillip Ward and the Municipality of Darlington on 4 December 1948. He served until 4 December 1953. He was a member of the Works Committee, 1949-50, the Health and Recreations Committee in 1949, the Finance Committee, 1950-53 and the City Planning and Improvements Committee, 1950-53.
References
Australian War Memorial www.awm.gov.au
City of Sydney Archives: Aldermen’s Files
National Archives of Australia www.naa.gov.au