Bob Horne Politician

Robert Hodges "Bob" Horne (born 18 December 1939) is a former Australian politician. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, he attended Newcastle University before becoming a teacher. He served on Dungog Shire Council from 1987–90 and Port Stephens Council from 1991-93. In 1993 he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Paterson. He was defeated in 1996 by Liberal candidate Bob Baldwin, but defeated Baldwin in 1998. After his defeat by Baldwin in 2001, Horne retired from politics.