Bruce Wight
Politician
1914 – 1969
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Who was Bruce Wight?
Bruce McDonald Wight was an Australian politician. Born in Mudgee, New South Wales, he was educated at Sydney Boys High School, graduating in 1929 before becoming a business manager in Brisbane, having moved to Queensland. He served in the military 1937-1946. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Lilley, defeating Labor member James Hadley. He held the seat until 1961, when he was defeated by Labor's Donald Cameron. He became a business executive after leaving politics. Wight died in 1969.
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- Born
- Jun 16, 1914
Mudgee - Nationality
- Australia
- Education
- Sydney Boys High School
- Died
- Feb 2, 1969
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on July 23, 2013
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