Robert Lindsay (Australian politician)
| Robert Lindsay | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Flinders | |
| In office 29 May 1954 – 31 October 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Keith Ewert |
| Succeeded by | Phillip Lynch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 August 1905 Norwich, England |
| Died | 6 September 2000 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Soldier |
Robert William Ludovic Lindsay (18 August 1905 – 6 September 2000) was an English-born Australian politician. Born in Norwich, England, he was educated at Eton College and then the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He served in the military from 1925–37 and 1939-52. In 1954, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Flinders, defeating Labor's Keith Ewert. He held the seat until his retirement in 1966. Lindsay died in 2000.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Keith Ewert |
Member for Flinders 1954 – 1966 |
Succeeded by Phillip Lynch |