Bruce Wight

Bruce Wight

Bruce McDonald Wight (16 June 1914 – 2 February 1969) was an Australian politician. Born in Mudgee, New South Wales, he was educated at Sydney High School before becoming a business manager in Brisbane, having moved to Queensland. He served in the military 1937-1946. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Lilley, defeating Labor member James Hadley. He held the seat until 1961, when he was defeated by Labor's Donald Cameron. He became a business executive after leaving politics. Wight died in 1969.cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-07-26]

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NAME = Wight, Bruce McDonald
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH = 16 June 1914
PLACE OF BIRTH = Mudgee, New South Wales
DATE OF DEATH = 2 February 1969
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