Robert Noel "Duke" Bonnett, OBE (1 September 1916 – 21 April 1994) was an Australian politician. Born in Brisbane, he was educated at state schools before becoming a sales manager at Townsville. He served in the military 1941–45. In 1966, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Herbert, defeating sitting Labor MP Ted Harding. He held the seat until his retirement in 1977. Bonnett died in 1994.[1]
Robert Bonnett | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Herbert | |
| In office 26 November 1966 – 10 November 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Harding |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Dean |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 September 1916 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Died | 21 April 1994 (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. Retrieved 16 July 2008.
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