Richard Gun

Dr Richard Gun
AO
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Kingston
In office
25 October 1969  13 December 1975
Preceded by Kay Brownbill
Succeeded by Grant Chapman
Personal details
Born (1936-05-27) 27 May 1936
Adelaide, South Australia
Nationality Australian
Political party Australian Labor Party
Alma mater University of Adelaide
Profession Doctor

Richard Townsend Gun AO (born 27 May 1936) is an Australian retired politician. Born in Adelaide, South Australia, he was educated at St Peter's College and the University of Adelaide, becoming a doctor. He was on the anaesthetics registrar at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. In 1969, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Kingston, defeating Liberal MP Kay Brownbill. He held the seat until 1975, when he was defeated by Liberal challenger Grant Chapman. He attempted to vanquish Chapman and retake his seat at the next two elections, coming up short each time.[1]

References

  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Kay Brownbill
Member for Kingston
1969–1975
Succeeded by
Grant Chapman


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