Bob Dollin Explained

Bob Dollin
Constituency Am1:Maryborough
Assembly1:Queensland Legislative
Term Start1:2 December 1989
Term End1:13 June 1998
Predecessor1:Gilbert Alison
Successor1:John Kingston
Birth Date:6 December 1928
Birth Place:Kyogle, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
Birthname:Robert Henry Dollin
Nationality:Australian
Spouse:Verlie Dollin
Children:5
Occupation:Timber industry manager

Robert Henry Dollin (6 December 1928 – 5 November 2021) was an Australian politician.

Dollin was born at Kyogle in New South Wales, and worked as a manager in the timber industry before entering politics. A member of the Labor Party, he was a delegate to the Queensland state council. In 1989 he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the member for Maryborough. He served on the backbenches until 1998, when he was defeated by a One Nation candidate.[1]

Dollin died on 5 November 2021 at St Stephen's Hospital in Hervey Bay, Queensland, at the age of 92.[1] [2] He was survived by his wife, Verlie, and their five children, Stephen, Stewie, Maree, Michelle and Katrina.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dollin, Robert Henry (Bob). Parliament of Queensland. 2015. 10 February 2015.
  2. Web site: Bob Dollin. 18 November 2021. The Maryborough Sun. 13 January 2022.
  3. Web site: Dollin, Robert. My Tributes. The Courier-Mail. 9 November 2021. 13 January 2022.
  4. Web site: Former Maryborough MP Bob Dollin has died aged 92. Walker, Carlie. 11 November 2021. 13 January 2022. The Courier-Mail. subscription.