Bruce Kekwick
| Bruce Kekwick | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bass | |
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In office 10 December 1949 – 29 May 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Claude Barnard |
| Succeeded by | Lance Barnard |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
24 April 1910 South Australia |
| Died | 2 February 1982 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Insurance executive |
Bruce Huntley Kekwick (24 April 1910 – 2 February 1982) was an Australian politician. Born in South Australia, he was educated at state schools in Adelaide before becoming a company director. Having moved to Tasmania, he was an insurance executive before serving in the military from 1942-1945. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Bass, defeating Labor minister Claude Barnard. He held the seat until 1954, when he was defeated by Claude Barnard's son Lance Barnard. He became a company director and musical executive. Kekwick died in 1982.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Claude Barnard |
Member for Bass 1949 – 1954 |
Succeeded by Lance Barnard |
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