Bruce Childs
Bruce Childs | |
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 Childs in 2008 | |
| Senator for New South Wales | |
| In office 1 July 1981 – 10 September 1997 | |
| Succeeded by | George Campbell |
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| Born | 23 August 1934 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 4 May 2023 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Labor |
| Profession | Photo engraver |
Bruce Kenneth Childs (23 August 1934 – 4 May 2023) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he was a tradesman in photo engraving and a secretary of the
Labor Party 1971–1980. In 1980, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for New South Wales. He resigned his place on 10 September 1997, and was replaced by George Campbell.[1][2]
Bruce Childs died on 4 May 2023, at the age of 88.[3][4][5][6][7]
References
- ^ Sheil, Christopher. "CHILDS, Bruce Kenneth (1934– )". The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 10 November 2008.
- ^ "Statement on the passing of Bruce Childs". The Evatt Foundation. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ Beazley, Jordyn; May, Natasha (4 May 2023). "Anthony Albanese pays tribute to Bruce Childs". The Guardian. Guardian News & Media Limited. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ Tanya Plibersek [@tanya_plibersek] (4 May 2023). "I was very sad to learn this morning of the passing of Bruce Childs" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Anthony Albanese [@AlboMP] (4 May 2023). "Bruce Childs was a friend, a mentor to myself and many others, and a giant of the labour movement" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Lucas, James. "Bruce Childs Obituary, Bruce Childs Has Sadly Passed Away". Retrieved 4 May 2023.
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