Bob Horne

Robert Hodges 'Bob' Horne (born 18 December 1939) is a former Australian politician. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, he attended the University of Newcastle before becoming a teacher. He served on Dungog Shire Council from 1987 to 1990 and Port Stephens Council from 1991 to 1993. In 1993 he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Paterson. He was defeated in 1996 by Liberal candidate Bob Baldwin, but defeated Baldwin in 1998. After his defeat by Baldwin in 2001, Horne retired from politics.[1]

For those of a similar name, see Bob Horn (disambiguation).

Bob Horne
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Paterson
In office
13 March 1993 – 2 March 1996
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byBob Baldwin
In office
3 October 1998 – 10 November 2001
Preceded byBob Baldwin
Succeeded byBob Baldwin
Personal details
Born (1939-12-18) 18 December 1939
Newcastle, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
ChildrenMelissa Horne
OccupationTeacher

References
  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 23 May 2008.


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