About Ken McIver
Lived 1928 – 1988 (aged 59). Ken McIver was an Australian politician and train driver.
Kenneth Finlay McIver (26 October 1928 – 27 September 1988) was an Australian politician who served in the Parliament of Western Australia between 1968 and 1988. He represented Northam and Avon for the Labor Party. Prior to entering politics, McIver spent over 20 years as a train driver with the Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR). When the Fremantle line reopened in 1983, McIver drove the first passenger train along the line with Premier Brian Burke in the driver's cab with him. In recognition of his service to the WAGR and the parliament, McIver railway station was named in his honour.
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Who was Ken McIver?
Australian politician (1928–1988)
When was Ken McIver born?
Ken McIver was born on 26 October 1928 in Northam.
When did Ken McIver die?
Ken McIver died on 23 September 1988 in Northam.
What was Ken McIver's occupation?
Ken McIver was a politician and train driver.
What nationality was Ken McIver?
Ken McIver was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken McIver. https://biography.guide/ken-mciver/
MLA: "Ken McIver." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-mciver/.
Chicago: "Ken McIver." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-mciver/.
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