Bob Horne Explained

Bob Horne
Constituency Mp:Paterson
Parliament:Australian
Predecessor1:New seat
Successor1:Bob Baldwin
Term Start1:13 March 1993
Term End1:2 March 1996
Predecessor2:Bob Baldwin
Successor2:Bob Baldwin
Term Start2:3 October 1998
Term End2:10 November 2001
Birth Date:1939 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Newcastle, New South Wales
Nationality:Australian
Party:Australian Labor Party
Children:Melissa Horne
Occupation:Teacher

Robert Hodges Horne (born 18 December 1939) is a former Australian politician. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, he attended the University of Newcastle before becoming a teacher. He served on Dungog Shire Council from 1987 to 1990 and Port Stephens Council from 1991 to 1993. In 1993 he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Paterson. He was defeated in 1996 by Liberal candidate Bob Baldwin, but defeated Baldwin in 1998. After his defeat by Baldwin in 2001, Horne retired from politics.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carr. Adam. Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. 2008. 2008-05-23.