Bob Poke
| Bob Poke | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 1 July 1956 – 11 April 1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 February 1906 Somerset, Tasmania |
| Died | 4 January 1989 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Labor |
Albert George "Bob" Poke (16 February 1906 – 4 January 1989) was an Australian politician. Born in Somerset, Tasmania, he was educated at state schools before becoming an engine driver and timber worker. He was also Secretary of the Timberworkers' Union. In 1955, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Tasmania. He held the seat until his retirement in 1974. Poke died in 1989.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-24.