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Max Hooper

1926 – 2000

Australian politician

Politician Land developer
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About Max Hooper

Lived 1926 – 2000 (aged 74). Max Hooper was an Australian politician and land developer.

Maxwell David "Max" Hooper (20 January 1926 – 19 November 2000) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Biography Hooper was born in Townsville, Queensland, the son of Archibald David Hooper and his wife Ada Beatrice (née Carron). He was educated at the Central State Primary School in Townsville before attending the Townsville Grammar School. He was then a Motel Owner/Operator and land developer in Townsville from 1947 until 1972.

On 21 February 1953 Hooper married Beryl Palm Cook and together had two sons and two daughters. He died in Brisbane in November 2000.

Public life Hooper, representing the National Party, won the seat of Townsville West at the 1974 Queensland state elections, defeating Labor leader Perc Tucker in his own seat. He held the seat for six years, being defeated by Geoff Smith in 1980. He was the Minister for Maritime Services and Tourism from August 1979 until his defeat a year later.

He was an alderman in the Townsville City Council from 1971 to 1972 and then he was elected Mayor of Townsville from 1972 until 1976.

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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
Also known as
Max David Hooper, Maxwell David Hooper, Maxwell Hooper

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Max Hooper?

Australian politician

When was Max Hooper born?

Max Hooper was born on 20 January 1926 in Townsville.

When did Max Hooper die?

Max Hooper died on 19 November 2000 in Brisbane.

What was Max Hooper's occupation?

Max Hooper was a politician and land developer.

What nationality was Max Hooper?

Max Hooper was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Max Hooper

· Wikidata: Q23913399

· DBpedia: Max Hooper

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