Mel Bungey
Australian retired politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Melville Harold "Mel" Bungey (born 30 August 1934) is an Australian retired politician. Born in Gnowangerup, Western Australia, he was educated at Wesley College, Perth and the University of Western Australia before becoming a farmer. Later, he was vice-president of the Wool Section in the Farmers' Union of Western Australia. In 1974, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Canning, defeating the sitting member, John Hallett of the Country Party. He held the seat until his defeat in 1983 by Labor candidate Wendy Fatin.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Australian Parliament for Canning, Preceded by ...
Mel Bungey | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Canning | |
In office 18 May 1974 ā 5 March 1983 | |
Preceded by | John Hallett |
Succeeded by | Wendy Fatin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1934-08-30) 30 August 1934 (age 89) Gnowangerup, Western Australia |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
Occupation | Farmer |
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