Robert Clothier

Robert Ernest Clothier (26 March 1877 – 31 May 1964) was an Australian politician. Born in Queensland, he received a primary education before becoming a bookmaker. Moving to Perth, Western Australia, he became a foreman at a boot factory and secretary of the Bootmakers' Union. In 1933 he was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Assembly as the Labor member for Maylands, holding the seat until 1936. In 1937, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Western Australia. He was defeated in 1949 after he was demoted on the ticket to make way for union secretary Don Willesee. Clothier died in 1964.

Early life Clothier was born on 26 March 1877 in Bulimba, Queensland, the son of Clara (née Pashew) and Frederick Robert Clothier. His father, born in Glasgow, was a stonemason. and was also predeceased by his son. He died at Royal Perth Hospital on 31 May 1964 and was cremated at Karrakatta Cemetery.