Bob Poke Explained

Bob Poke
Senator for Tasmania
Term Start:1 July 1956
Term End:11 April 1974
Predecessor:Allan Guy
Birthname:Albert George Poke
Birth Date:1906 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Somerset, Tasmania, Australia
Death Place:Lenah Valley, Tasmania, Australia
Nationality:Australian
Party:Labor
Occupation:Engine driver, timber worker

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]

Poke died in 1989, aged 82.

Notes and References

  1. poke-albert-george. POKE, Albert George (1906–1989). Michael. Roe. 2010. 2023-01-10.
  2. Web site: Carr. Adam. Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. 2008. 2008-11-24.