Lorraine Bird | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Whitsunday | |
In office 2 December 1989 –13 June 1998 | |
Preceded by | Geoff Muntz |
Succeeded by | Harry Black |
Personal details | |
Born | 12 February 1942 |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Labor |
Occupation | Antique dealer,Counsellor |
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