Bob Katter Sr.
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This article is about the former Australian politician. For his son, a current Australian federal politician, see Bob Katter. For his grandson, a current Queensland state politician, see Robbie Katter.
Robert Cummin Katter (born Cummin Robert Katter, 5 September 1918 – 18 March 1990) was an Australian politician who served in the House of Representatives from 1966 to 1990, representing the National Party (originally named the Country Party). He served as Minister for the Army in the McMahon government in 1972. His sons Bob Katter Jr. and Carl Katter as well as grandson Robbie have also been involved in politics.
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Bob Katter Sr. | |
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Minister for the Army | |
In office 2 February 1972 – 5 December 1972 | |
Prime Minister | William McMahon |
Preceded by | Andrew Peacock |
Succeeded by | Lance Barnard |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Kennedy | |
In office 26 November 1966 – 19 February 1990 | |
Preceded by | Bill Riordan |
Succeeded by | Rob Hulls |
Personal details | |
Born | Cummin Robert Katter (1918-09-05)5 September 1918 South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Died | 18 March 1990(1990-03-18) (aged 71) Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia |
Political party | National |
Other political affiliations | Labor (1946–1957) Queensland Labor (1957–1966) |
Spouses | Mabel Horn
(m. 1943; wid. 1971)Joycelyn Steel (m. 1976) |
Relations | Robbie Katter (grandson) See Katter family |
Children | 6; including Bob Jr. and Carl |
Education | Mount Carmel College |
Alma mater | University of Queensland |
Occupation | General goods merchant and Fashion proprietor (J. & R. D. Arida, Cloncurry) (Self-employed) |
Profession | Trade Unionist, Businessman and Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Commonwealth of Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1940–1942 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 9th Infantry Battalion 2nd Division |
Service no. | Q15621 |
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