Bob King
Queensland politician
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| Intro | Queensland politician | |
| Places | Australia | |
| is | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 13 December 1938, Ayr, Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, Australia | |
| Age | 86 years | |
| Star sign | Sagittarius |
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Biography
Robert George "Bob" King (born 13 December 1938) is a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early life
Bob King was born in Ayr, the son of John Leslie King, a radio dealer, and Thelma Annie. He attended Mackay state school and became a school teacher, then a primary producer with International Finance and Automotive Management.
Politics
From 1985 he was deputy chairman of Maroochy Shire Council.
Originally a member of the National Party, he joined the Liberal Party and at the 1989 election was narrowly elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the member for Nicklin. Following a challenge by the defeated National candidate, Neil Turner, a recount was held, which Turner won; King thus ceased to be a member on 22 November 1990. He unsuccessfully contested the seat again in the 1992 election.