About Barry Rowe
Born 1945. Barry Rowe is an Australian politician.
Barry John Rowe (born 15 October 1945) is a former Australian politician.
Rowe was born in Melbourne, and attended St Bernard's College in Moonee Ponds and then Monash University, where he received a Bachelor of Economics, and Hawthorn State College, where he received a Diploma of Education.
In 1979 Rowe was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the member for Essendon. He was Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs from 9 February 1989 to 18 January 1991 and Minister for Small Business from January to April 1991. In 1992, following a redistribution, he contested Gisborne, but was defeated.
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Who is Barry Rowe?
Australian politician
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Barry Rowe was born on 15 October 1945 in Melbourne.
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Barry Rowe is a politician.
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Barry Rowe is Australian.
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