Robert Noel "Duke" Bonnett,OBE (1 September 1916 – 21 April 1994) was an Australian politician. Born inBrisbane, he was educated at state schools before becoming a sales manager atTownsville. He served in the military 1941–45. In 1966, he was elected to theAustralian House of Representatives as theLiberal member forHerbert, defeating sittingLabor MPTed Harding. He held the seat until his retirement in 1977. Bonnett died in 1994.[1]
Robert Bonnett | |
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| Member of theAustralian Parliament forHerbert | |
| In office 26 November 1966 – 10 November 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Harding |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Dean |
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| Born | (1916-09-01)1 September 1916 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Died | 21 April 1994(1994-04-21) (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Sales manager |
References
edit- ^Carr, Adam (2008)."Australian Election Archive".Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved16 July 2008.
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| Preceded by | Member forHerbert 1966–1977 | Succeeded by |
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