About Bert Turner
Lived 1888 – 1973 (aged 85). Bert Turner was an Australian politician and fireman.
John Albert "Bert" Turner (26 March 1888 – 5 April 1973) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Biography Turner was born in Brisbane, Queensland, the son of William Riggen Turner and his wife Lucy (née Brinkley). He was educated at Milton State School and after finishing his education joined the fire brigade in 1906. and they had two daughters. He died in April 1973 and willed his body to the School of Anatomy at Queensland University for medical research and was later cremated.
Public career Turner was a founder and the first secretary of the Queensland Fire Brigade Union before becoming an organiser with the Motor Drivers and Motor Mechanics Union. He then was an organiser with the Queensland Storemen and Packers Union from 1924 to 1941. He was a (ALP) founder and president of the Labor Ashgrove Jubilee Branch in 1927.
He won the seat of Kelvin Grove at the 1941 Queensland state elections and held it till his defeat by the Liberal Party's Doug Tooth in 1957.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bert Turner?
Australian politician (1888-1973)
When was Bert Turner born?
Bert Turner was born on 26 March 1888 in Brisbane.
When did Bert Turner die?
Bert Turner died on 5 April 1973 in Brisbane.
What was Bert Turner's occupation?
Bert Turner was a politician and fireman.
What nationality was Bert Turner?
Bert Turner was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bert Turner (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert Turner. https://biography.guide/bert-turner/
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