Roger Groom Explained

Francis Roger Groom (3 November 1936 – 25 August 2024) was an Australian politician.

Life and career

Groom was born in Hobart, Tasmania on 3 November 1936. In 1976, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing Braddon for the Liberal Party. He held his seat until his resignation in 1997, when he was replaced in a countback by Carole Cains.[1] He was a minister from 1982 to 1989 under premier Robin Gray. He had been a minister of Transport,[2] and Health.

Groom died on 25 August 2024, at the age of 87.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Groom, Francis Roger (Roger) . groomf614 . 24 July 2022.
  2. News: FREIGHT RATES ‘LEVELLING OUT’ — GROOM . . Tasmania, Australia . 5 February 1986 . 27 September 2024 . 7 . National Library of Australia.
  3. Web site: Former Government Minister dies at 87 . 28 Aug 2024 . Martin . Agatyn . 7BU FM.

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