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Kenneth Burgoyne Tomkins (14 September 1917 – 20 July 1990) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Ken Tomkins | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Roma | |
In office 24 June 1967 – 22 October 1983 | |
Preceded by | William Ewan |
Succeeded by | Russell Cooper |
Personal details | |
Born | Kenneth Burgoyne Tomkins 14 September 1917 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Died | 20 July 1990 72) Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia | (aged
Political party | Country Party/National Party |
Spouse | Lillian Jean Robinson |
Occupation | Grazier |
Ken Tomkins was a member of the Bungil Shire Council from 1949 to 1967 and its chairman from 1967 to 1975.[1]
On 14 March 1967, the Country Party member for Roma in the Queensland Legislative Assembly, William Ewan, died. Standing as the Country Party candidate, Ken Tomkins won the resulting by-election on 24 June 1967. He held that seat until 22 October 1983, when he did not contest the 1983 election.[1][2][3]
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