Margaret Woodgate | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Pine Rivers | |
In office 2 December 1989 –19 September 1992 | |
Preceded by | Yvonne Chapman |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Kurwongbah | |
In office 19 September 1992 –17 March 1997 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Linda Lavarch |
Personal details | |
Born | Margaret Rosemary Woodgate 1 September 1935 Brisbane,Queensland,Australia |
Political party | Labor |
Occupation | Electorate secretary |
Margaret Rosemary Woodgate (born 1 September 1935) is a former Australian politician.
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