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 13 December 1938 Ayr,Queensland,Australia |
| Died | 10,April 2025 |
| Resting place | Mt. Gravatt cemetery,Brisbane. |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Helene Agnes King |
| Children | Robert Sean King,Bretton Micheal King,Benjamin James King,Caroline Jane King. |
| Occupation | Farmer,Car and Caravan dealership owner |
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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