John William Bourchier, CBE (12 October 1929 – 31 August 2017) was an Australian politician. Born in Ballarat, he was a company manager before entering politics. In 1972, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Bendigo, unseating Labor incumbent David Kennedy even as Labor ended the Coalition's record 23 years in government. He served as a party whip in the Fraser government. In 1978 he led a delegation of MPs to Russia.[1] He held the seat until his defeat by the future Victorian Premier John Brumby in 1983.[2]
John Bourchier | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bendigo | |
| In office 2 December 1972 – 5 March 1983 | |
| Preceded by | David Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | John Brumby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1929 Ballarat, Victoria |
| Died | 31 August 2017 (aged 87) Brisbane |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Company manager |
Bourchier was married to Doreen and had four children. He died in Brisbane on 31 August 2017.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Walls, Jason (4 September 2017). "Former Bendigo MP remembered as inspirational, respected Whip". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2008.
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