Albert George "Bob" Poke (16 February 1906 – 4 January 1989) was an Australian politician. Born in Somerset, Tasmania, he was educated at state schools before becoming an engine driver and timber worker. He was also Secretary of the Timberworkers' Union. In 1955, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Tasmania. He held the seat until his retirement in 1974.[1][2]
Bob Poke | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 1 July 1956 – 11 April 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Allan Guy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert George Poke 16 February 1906 Somerset, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 4 January 1989 (aged 82) Lenah Valley, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Occupation | Engine driver, timber worker |
Poke died in 1989, aged 82.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Roe, Michael (2010). "POKE, Albert George (1906–1989)". The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 24 November 2008.
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