Robert Malcolm "Bob" Harper (17 November 1944 – 2 November 2017) was an Australian politician. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Bob Harper | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Mount Ommaney | |
| In office 15 July 1995 – 13 June 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Pyke |
| Succeeded by | Julie Attwood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Malcolm Harper 17 November 1944 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 2 November 2017 (aged 72) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Accountant |
Early life edit
Harper was born in Brisbane, and worked as an accountant before entering politics.[1]
Politics edit
Harper was a Liberal Party branch chairman, secretary and treasurer. In 1995 he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the Liberal member for Mount Ommaney. Appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer and Arts Minister in 1997, he lost his seat to a Labor candidate in 1998.[1]
Later life edit
Harper died on 2 November 2017. His funeral was held at St Catherine's Anglican Church, Middle Park, Brisbane on Friday 10 November 2017 and was buried that day at Centenary Memorial Gardens in Sumner. [1][2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Harper, Robert Malcolm (Bob)". Former Members Register. Queensland Parliament. 8 November 2017. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Funeral Notices: HARPER, Robert Malcolm". Weekly Times Now. 8 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
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