Robert Solomon (Australian politician)
| Dr Robert Solomon AM | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Denison | |
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In office 25 October 1969 – 2 December 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Adrian Gibson |
| Succeeded by | John Coates |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
2 November 1931 Condobolin, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater |
University of Sydney Oxford University University of Tasmania |
| Occupation | Geography lecturer |
Robert John Solomon AM (born 2 November 1931) is an Australian retired politician. Born in Condobolin, New South Wales, he was educated at Barker College, the University of Sydney and Oxford University before receiving a PhD from the University of Tasmania. He was Senior Lecturer in Geography at the University of Tasmania from 1957 to 1969, and was vice-president of the Tasmanian Liberal Party from 1965 to 1969. In 1969, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Denison, succeeding the retiring Liberal MP Adrian Gibson. He was defeated in 1972 by the Labor candidate, John Coates.[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 Adrian Gibson |
Member for Denison 1969 – 1972 |
Succeeded by John Coates |
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