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Peter Drummond (politician) 
Summary
Peter Hertford Drummond (21 August 1931 – 10 December 2013) was an Australian politician. Born in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, he moved to Western Australia where he farmed at Mount Barker before entering politics.
Peter Drummond | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Forrest | |
| In office 2 December 1972 – 5 June 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Kirwan |
| Succeeded by | Geoff Prosser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1931 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
| Died | 10 December 2013 (aged 82) Albany, Western Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Farmer |
In 1972, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Forrest, defeating one-term Labor member Frank Kirwan. He held the seat until his retirement in 1987.[1]
Drummond died on 10 December 2013[2] in Albany, Western Australia.[3]
References edit
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 30 July 2008.
- ^ "Live Minutes, House of Representatives". Chamber Documents, Australian Parliament Website. 2014. Archived from the original on 28 February 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Peter DRUMMOND Obituary". The West Australian.