Bob Poke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bob Poke

Australian politician

Date of Birth: 16-Feb-1906

Place of Birth: Somerset, Tasmania, Australia

Date of Death: 04-Jan-1989

Profession: politician, railroad engineer

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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.