Robert Holt
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| Robert Holt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Darebin | |
| In office 10 December 1955 – 14 October 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Andrews |
| Succeeded by | Frank Courtnay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 June 1914 Launceston, Tasmania |
| Died | 1 May 1985 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Profession | Barrister |
Robert Wilfred Holt (9 June 1914 – 1 May 1985) was an Australian politician. Born in Launceston, Tasmania, he was educated in Melbourne at Scotch College and the University of Melbourne. He became a barrister in 1940. In 1945 he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the Labor member for Portland. He was defeated in 1947, but re-elected in 1950. He was Minister for Lands and Social Settlement from 1952-53. In 1955 he transferred to federal politics, winning the Australian House of Representatives seat of Darebin. Just three years later, in 1958, he retired from politics. Holt died in 1985.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-06-20.
| Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| New title | Member for Portland 1945–1947 |
Succeeded by Harold Hedditch |
| Preceded by Harold Hedditch |
Member for Portland 1950–1955 |
Succeeded by George Gibbs |
| Parliament of Australia | ||
| Preceded by Tom Andrews |
Member for Darebin 1955 – 1958 |
Succeeded by Frank Courtnay |
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