Robert Bonnett Explained

Robert Bonnett
Honorific-Suffix:OBE
Constituency Mp:Herbert
Parliament:Australian
Predecessor:Ted Harding
Successor:Gordon Dean
Term Start:26 November 1966
Term End:10 November 1977
Birth Date:1916 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Brisbane, Queensland
Nationality:Australian
Party:Liberal Party of Australia
Occupation:Sales manager

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carr. Adam. Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. 2008. 2008-07-16.