About Robert Bonnett
Lived 1916 – 1994 (aged 77). Robert Bonnett was an Australian politician.
Robert Noel "Duke" Bonnett, OBE (1 September 1916 – 21 April 1994) was an Australian politician. Born in Brisbane, he was educated at state schools before becoming a sales manager at Townsville. He served in the military 1941–45. In 1966, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Herbert, defeating sitting Labor MP Ted Harding. He held the seat until his retirement in 1977. Bonnett died in 1994.
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Who was Robert Bonnett?
Australian politician (1916–1994)
When was Robert Bonnett born?
Robert Bonnett was born on 1 September 1916 in Brisbane.
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Robert Bonnett died on 21 April 1994.
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Robert Bonnett was a politician.
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Robert Bonnett was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Bonnett. https://biography.guide/robert-bonnett/
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