Bob Poke
Bob Poke | |
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| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 1 July 1956 – 11 April 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Allan Guy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert George Poke 16 February 1906 Somerset, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 4 January 1989 (aged 82) Lenah Valley, Tasmania, Australia |
| Party | Labor |
| Occupation | Engine driver, timber worker |
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Albert George "Bob" Poke (16 February 1906 – 4 January 1989) was an Australian politician. Born in Somerset, Tasmania, he was educated at state schools before becoming an engine driver and timber worker. He was also Secretary of the Timberworkers' Union. In 1955, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Tasmania. He held the seat until his retirement in 1974.
Poke died in 1989, aged 82.