Bob King (Queensland politician)

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Bob King
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

(1938-12-13) 13 December 1938 (age 82)
Ayr, Queensland, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political party Liberal Party
Spouse(s)Helene
OccupationFarmer, 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.

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  2. Waterson, D.B. (1993). Biographical Register of the Queensland Parliament, 1981–1992. Casket Publications. pp. 5–6.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by
Brian Austin
Member for Nicklin
19891990
Succeeded by
Neil Turner