Tom Bateman
| Thomas Henry Bateman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
6 December 1922 Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Died | 2003 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Home town | Perth, Western Australia |
Thomas Henry Bateman (6 December 1922 – 2003) was the Australian Labor Party member for the Electoral district of Canning in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1968 to 1986.
He was born in Fremantle, Western Australia to George Arthur Robert Bateman (farmer) and Ellen Jane Back,[1] and grew up in Toodyay.
Bateman married Jean Middleton on 3 July 1948 at the Methodist church in Donnybrook; they had four children.[1]
He died in 2003.[1]
The Tom Bateman Wetlands in the City of Gosnells are named after him. They play an important role in maintaining the health of the Canning River.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Extract from Hansard (PDF), 14 October 2003
- ↑ "Tom Bateman Wetlands, Langford". City of Gosnells. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
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