About Bill Bourke
Lived 1913 – 1981 (aged 67). Bill Bourke was an Australian politician, barrister and solicitor.
William Meskill Bourke (2 June 1913 – 22 May 1981) was an Australian politician.
Bourke was elected to the Australian House of Representatives seat of Fawkner at the 1949 election representing the Australian Labor Party. He was expelled from the Labor Party in 1955 for belonging to the Industrial Groups (Groupers) and joined the Australian Labor Party (Anti-Communist), later renamed the Democratic Labor Party. He was defeated at the 1955 election by Peter Howson. He was educated at St Kevin's College, Melbourne.
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Who was Bill Bourke?
Australian politician
When was Bill Bourke born?
Bill Bourke was born on 2 June 1913 in Carlton North.
When did Bill Bourke die?
Bill Bourke died on 22 May 1981 in Fitzroy.
What was Bill Bourke's occupation?
Bill Bourke was a politician, barrister and solicitor.
What nationality was Bill Bourke?
Bill Bourke was Australian.
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