Kevin Hooper (politician)
Kevin Joseph (Kev) Hooper, (9 July 1928 – 9 March 1984), was an Australian politician representing the Labor Party. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for the Electoral district of Archerfield from 1972 till his death in 1984.[1]
Kev Hooper | |
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| Constituency | Archerfield |
| In office 27 May 1972 – 9 March 1984 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Henry Palaszczuk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 July 1928 Brisbane, Australia |
| Died | 9 March 1984 (aged 55) Brisbane, Australia |
| Resting place | Mt Gravatt Cemetery |
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| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse(s) | Beryl Theresa Kelly |
| Occupation | Shop Assistant, Storeman, Federal Miscellaneous Workers Union official |
Nicknamed `Big Vinnie' after a notorious Mafia informant, he was known for championing the cause of the underdog and also was outspoken in his attacks on illegal prostitution, drugs, gambling, and white collar crime.[1]
Hooper died following surgery in 1984[1] and is buried in Mt Gravatt Cemetery.[2]
References
- "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- Hooper Kevin Joseph Archived 14 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 12 August 2014
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| New seat | Member for Archerfield 1972–1984 |
Succeeded by Henry Palaszczuk |
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