About Ken Tomkins
Lived 1917 – 1990 (aged 72). Ken Tomkins was an Australian politician and pastoral farming.
Kenneth Burgoyne Tomkins (14 September 1917 – 20 July 1990) was an Australian politician who served as a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Politics Ken Tomkins was a member of the Bungil Shire Council from 1949 to 1967 and its chairman from 1967 to 1975.
On 14 March 1967, the Country Party member for Roma in the Queensland Legislative Assembly, William Ewan, died. Standing as the Country Party candidate, Ken Tomkins won the resulting by-election on 24 June 1967. He held that seat until 22 October 1983, when he did not contest the 1983 election.
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Who was Ken Tomkins?
Australian politician (1917-1990)
When was Ken Tomkins born?
Ken Tomkins was born on 14 September 1917 in Sydney.
When did Ken Tomkins die?
Ken Tomkins died on 20 July 1990 in Toowoomba.
What was Ken Tomkins's occupation?
Ken Tomkins was a politician and pastoral farming.
What nationality was Ken Tomkins?
Ken Tomkins was Australian.
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