About Tom Bateman
Lived 1922 – 2003 (aged 80). Tom Bateman was an Australian politician.
Thomas Henry Bateman (6 December 1922 – 27 September 2003) was the Labor Party member for the Electoral district of Canning in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1968 to 1986.
He was born in Fremantle, Western Australia to George Arthur Robert Bateman (farmer) and Ellen Jane Back, and grew up in Toodyay.
Bateman married Jean Middleton on 3 July 1948 at the Methodist church in Donnybrook; they had four children.
The Tom Bateman Wetlands in the City of Gosnells are named after him. They play an important role in maintaining the health of the Canning River.
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Who was Tom Bateman?
Australian politician
When was Tom Bateman born?
Tom Bateman was born on 6 December 1922 in Fremantle.
When did Tom Bateman die?
Tom Bateman died on 27 September 2003.
What was Tom Bateman's occupation?
Tom Bateman was a politician.
What nationality was Tom Bateman?
Tom Bateman was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Tom Bateman (politician)
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