Bob Charles (politician)
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| Bob Charles | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for La Trobe |
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| In office 24 March 1990 – 31 August 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Peter Milton |
| Succeeded by | Jason Wood |
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| Born | 24 July 1936 Covington, Kentucky |
| Nationality | American Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Engineer |
Robert Edwin "Bob" Charles (born 24 July 1936), Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives from March 1990 to October 2004, representing the Division of La Trobe, Victoria.[1]
He was born in Covington, Kentucky, United States, and was educated at Purdue University. He was an engineer before entering politics. He was a foreman, supervisor, International Marketing Manager and Managing Director of an instrument company and Chairman and Managing Director of a construction company. He moved to Australia in 1969, became a citizen of Australia in 1974, and was first elected to the La Trobe seat in 1990.
Charles was a member of the Opposition Shadow Ministry 1994-96. He retired at the 2004 election. In 2005, Bob was appointed as the Australian Consulate-General in Chicago.[2]
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| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Peter Milton |
Member for La Trobe 1990–2004 |
Succeeded by Jason Wood |
