Robert Holt
For other people named Robert Holt, see Robert Holt (disambiguation).
| Robert Holt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Darebin | |
|
In office 10 December 1955 – 14 October 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Andrews |
| Succeeded by | Frank Courtnay |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
9 June 1913 Launceston, Tasmania |
| Died |
1 May 1985 (aged 70) Montrose, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Profession | Barrister |
Robert Wilfred Holt, known as Bob Holt[1] (9 June 1913 – 1 May 1985)[1] was an Australian politician, a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly and, later, of the Parliament of Australia.
Born in Launceston, Tasmania, Holt was educated in Melbourne at Scotch College and the University of Melbourne.[1] He became a barrister in 1940. In 1945 he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the Labor member for Portland.[2] He was defeated in 1947, but re-elected in 1950. He was Minister for Lands and Social Settlement from 1952-53.[2] In 1955 he transferred to federal politics, winning the Australian House of Representatives seat of Darebin. Just three years later, in 1958, he retired from politics. Holt died in 1985.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 Murray, Robert. "Holt, Robert Wilfred (Bob) (1913–1985)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: Australian National University. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- 1 2 "Holt, Robert Wilfred". re-member: a database of all Victorian MPs since 1851. Parliament of Victoria.
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-06-20.
| Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| New title | Member for Portland 1945–1947 |
Succeeded by Harry Hedditch |
| Preceded by Harry Hedditch |
Member for Portland 1950–1955 |
Succeeded by George Gibbs |
| Parliament of Australia | ||
| Preceded by Tom Andrews |
Member for Darebin 1955–1958 |
Succeeded by Frank Courtnay |
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