Bob King | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Nicklin | |
In office 2 December 1989 –22 November 1990 | |
Preceded by | Brian Austin |
Succeeded by | Neil Turner |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert George King 13 December 1938 Ayr, Queensland, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Spouse(s) | 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.
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.
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]
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