Bruce Wight

Bruce McDonald Wight (16 June 1914 – 2 February 1969) was an Australian politician. Born in Mudgee, New South Wales, he was educated at Sydney Boys High School, graduating in 1929^[1] 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 Jim Hadley. He held the seat until 1961, when he was defeated by Labor's Don Cameron. He became a business executive after leaving politics. Wight died in 1969.^[2]

Bruce Wight
Member of the Australian Parliament for Lilley
In office 10 December 1949 – 9 December 1961
Preceded by	Jim Hadley
Succeeded by	Don Cameron
Personal details
Born	(1914-06-16)16 June 1914 Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Died	2 February 1969(1969-02-02) (aged 54)
Political party	Liberal
Military service
Allegiance	Australia
Branch/service	Australian Army
Years of service	1940–1944
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	Second AIF
Commands	2/17th Infantry Battalion
Battles/wars	World War II