John Bourchier (politician)
John Bourchier | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bendigo | |
| In office 2 December 1972 – 5 March 1983 | |
| Preceded by | David Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | John Brumby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1929 Ballarat, Victoria |
| Died | 31 August 2017 (aged 87) Brisbane |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Company manager |
John William Bourchier, CBE (12 October 1929 – 31 August 2017) was an Australian politician. Born in Ballarat, he was a company manager before entering politics. In 1972, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Bendigo. He served as a party whip in the Fraser Government. In 1978 he led a delegation of MPs to Russia.[1] He held the seat until his defeat by the future Victorian Premier John Brumby in 1983.[2]
Bourchier was married to Doreen and had four children. He died in Brisbane on 31 August 2017.[1]
References
- ^ a b Walls, Jason (4 September 2017). "Former Bendigo MP remembered as inspirational, respected Whip". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2008.
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