Bruce Kekwick Politician

Bruce Huntley Kekwick (24 April 1910 – 2 February 1982) was an Australian politician. Born in South Australia, he was educated at state schools in Adelaide before becoming a company director. Having moved to Tasmania, he was an insurance executive before serving in the military from 1942-1945. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Bass, defeating Labor minister Claude Barnard. He held the seat until 1954, when he was defeated by Claude Barnard's son Lance Barnard. He became a company director and musical executive. Kekwick died in 1982.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 24, 1910
Birth place
South Australia
Nationality
Australia
Date of deathFebruary 02, 1982

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Member of parliament

region
Division of Bass
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Politician

party
Liberal Party of Australia

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