Ted Robertson
Edward Albert Robertson (18 March 1929 – 5 January 1991) was an Australian politician. Born in Albany, Western Australia, he was educated at the University of Western Australia before becoming a teacher. Having moved to the Northern Territory, he became Chairman of the Northern Territory Council of Social Services. In 1975, he was elected to the Australian Senate as one of the first two Senators from the Northern Territory (the other was Bernie Kilgariff). He represented the Labor Party. He remained in the Senate until his retirement in 1987. Robertson died in 1991.[1]
Ted Robertson | |
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| Senator for Northern Territory | |
| In office 13 December 1975 – 10 July 1987 | |
| Succeeded by | Bob Collins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 March 1929 Albany, Western Australia |
| Died | 5 January 1991 (aged 61) Canberra, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse(s) | Audrey |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Profession | teacher |
References
- Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 10 November 2008.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| New seat | Senator for the Northern Territory 1975–1987 Served alongside: Bernie Kilgariff |
Succeeded by Bob Collins |
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