Preceded by Don Dobie Political party Australian Labor Party Name Ray Thorburn Died January 30, 1986 Party Australian Labor Party Resigned December 13, 1975 | Nationality Australian Occupation Electrical engineer Role Australian Politician Education Sydney Technical College Succeeded by Don Dobie | |
Born 15 November 1930
Sydney, New South Wales ( 1930-11-15 ) | ||
Colin mccahon interviewed by ray thorburn 1976
Raymond William "Ray" Thorburn (15 November 1930 – 30 January 1986) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he was educated at Sydney Technical College before becoming an electrical engineer. He was the president of Sutherland Shire Council from 1971 to 1972, when was elected to the Australian House of Representatives for the Labor Party, defeating Liberal member Don Dobie for the seat of Cook. He held the seat until his defeat by Dobie in 1975, and made three unsuccessful attempts to retake it. He remains the only Laborite to ever held the seat. He died in 1986.
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