Robert Talbot

Description

First NameRobert Leslie GapperLast NameTalbotAlternative NameR L G TalbotDescriptionRobert Talbot was Member of Parliament for the Ashburton electorate from 1966 to 1969, the South Canterbury electorate from 1969 to 1978, and then the Ashburton electorate again, from 1978 to 1987.

From 1981 to 1984 he was the Minister of Tourism and Postmaster-General.

In 1991 he was awarded the Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services.
External LinkThe Timaru Herald: 'Rob Talbot dies, top advocate for Sth Canty'Date of Birth18 Oct 1923Place of BirthTemukaDate of Death13 Dec 2012Place of DeathWellingtonSubjectBiographyGovernment

Newspaper Clipping

Image from The Timaru Herald 29 Mar 1972.

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PlaceTemuka