Rob Akers
Australian politician and architect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert George Akers (17 October 1941 – 28 October 2006) was an architect and Liberal Party Member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, for the seat of Pine Rivers 1974–1983. Later he was Chairman of Shire of Pine Rivers from 1985 to 1994.[1] In 1995, he stood for the State seat of Kurwongbah as an independent.
Quick Facts Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Pine Rivers, Preceded by ...
Rob Akers | |
---|---|
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Pine Rivers | |
In office 7 December 1974 – 22 October 1983 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Leese |
Succeeded by | Yvonne Chapman |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert George Akers (1941-10-17)17 October 1941 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Died | 28 October 2006(2006-10-28) (aged 65) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Spouse(s) | Ilse Frances Gaylard (m. 1965-19??) Rosemary Annette Kyburz (née Plim) (m. 1981-present); 2 sons |
Alma mater | University of Queensland |
Occupation | Architect |
Close
Akers was the second son of Pine Rivers Councillor James Henry Akers (1913–1977) and M. B. S. (Molly) Akers OAM (died 1999). He attended Brisbane Grammar School.[citation needed]