Peter Drummond (politician)
Peter Drummond | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Forrest | |
| In office 2 December 1972 – 5 June 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Kirwan |
| Succeeded by | Geoff Prosser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1931 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
| Died | 10 December 2013 (aged 82) Albany, Western Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Peter Hertford Drummond (21 August 1931 – 10 December 2013) was an Australian politician. Born in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, he moved to Western Australia where he farmed at Mount Barker before entering politics.
In 1972, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Forrest, defeating one-term Labor member Frank Kirwan. He held the seat until his retirement in 1987.[1]
Drummond died on 10 December 2013[2] in Albany, Western Australia.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 30 July 2008.
- ^ "Live Minutes, House of Representatives". Chamber Documents, Australian Parliament Website. 2014. Archived from the original on 28 February 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Peter DRUMMOND Obituary". The West Australian.
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