Bob Sherrington

Robert Duncan Sherrington (21 January 1902 16 March 1966) was an Australian politician. Born in Maryborough, Queensland, he was educated there before becoming a sugar mill chemist and field cane inspector. He was a cane grower from 1943. In 1961, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Queensland. He remained in the Senate until his death in 1966, necessitating the appointment of Bill Heatley to replace him.[1]

Bob Sherrington
Senator for Queensland
In office
1 July 1962  16 March 1966
Succeeded byBill Heatley
Personal details
Born(1902-01-21)21 January 1902
Maryborough, Queensland
Died16 March 1966(1966-03-16) (aged 64)
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal Party of Australia
OccupationCane grower

References

  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 16 November 2008.


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