Bob King (Queensland politician) explained

Bob King
Constituency Am1:Nicklin
Assembly1:Queensland Legislative
Term Start1:2 December 1989
Term End1:22 November 1990
Predecessor1:Brian Austin
Successor1:Neil Turner
Birth Date:1938 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Ayr, Queensland, Australia
Birthname:Robert George King
Nationality:Australian
Party:Liberal Party
Spouse:Helene
Occupation:Farmer, police officer

Robert George "Bob" King (born 13 December 1938) is a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Early life

Bob King was born in Ayr, the son of John Leslie King, a radio dealer, and Thelma Annie. He attended Mackay state school and became a school teacher, then a primary producer with International Finance and Automotive Management.

Politics

From 1985 he was deputy chairman of Maroochy Shire Council.[1]

Originally a member of the National Party, he joined the Liberal Party and at the 1989 election was narrowly elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the member for Nicklin. Following a challenge by the defeated National candidate, Neil Turner, a recount was held, which Turner won; King thus ceased to be a member on 22 November 1990. He unsuccessfully contested the seat again in the 1992 election.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Members. Parliament of Queensland. 2015. 11 February 2015.
  2. Book: Waterson, D.B.. Biographical Register of the Queensland Parliament, 1981–1992. Casket Publications. 1993. 5–6.