Robert Duncan Sherrington (21 January 1902 – 16 March 1966) was an Australian politician. Born in Maryborough,

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, 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

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as a

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Senator for Queensland. He remained in the Senate until his death in 1966.

Bill Heatley William Clarence Heatley (12 July 1920 – 29 October 1971) was an Australian politician. Early life Born in Townsville, Queensland, Heatley was educated at All Souls School in Charters Towers. After serving in the military 1940–1945, ...

was appointed to replace him.

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1902 births 1966 deaths People from Maryborough, Queensland Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian Senate for Queensland 20th-century Australian politicians {{Australia-Liberal-politician-stub