About Peter Wood
Lived 1935 – 2010 (aged 74). Peter Wood was an Australian politician.
Peter Wood (4 November 1935 – 24 January 2010) was an Australian politician.
Wood and his identical twin brother Bill were the sons of Les Wood, also a Labor politician. Peter was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland in 1966, representing Toowoomba East; he moved to Toowoomba South in 1972 but was defeated in 1974.
Following his defeat Wood spent 22 years on Toowoomba City Council, serving as deputy mayor for 12 of those. He moved to Noosa in 2007 and died from cancer in 2010.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Wood?
Australian politician (1935-2010)
When was Peter Wood born?
Peter Wood was born on 4 November 1935 in Toowoomba.
When did Peter Wood die?
Peter Wood died on 24 January 2010 in Toowoomba.
What was Peter Wood's occupation?
Peter Wood was a politician.
What nationality was Peter Wood?
Peter Wood was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Wood (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Wood. https://biography.guide/peter-wood-politician-1935/
MLA: "Peter Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-wood-politician-1935/.
Chicago: "Peter Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-wood-politician-1935/.
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