| Bert Hendrickson | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 1 July 1947 – 30 June 1971 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 December 1897 Maryborough, Victoria |
| Died | 28 April 1977 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Albion "Bert" Hendrickson (18 December 1897 – 28 April 1977) was an Australian politician.
He was educated at state schools in Maryborough, Victoria, before serving in the military from 1915-1918. He returned to become a public servant, and was an official with the Australian Postal Workers' Union. He was also employed as private secretary to Victorian Labor Senator Richard Keane. In 1946, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Victoria, taking his seat in 1947. He held the seat until his retirement in 1970, taking effect in 1971. From 1968 to 1971 he was a joint Father of the Senate.
Hendrickson died in 1977.[1]