Bruce Wight

Bruce McDonald Wight (16 June 1914 – 2 February 1969) was an Australian politician. Born in Mudgee, New South Wales, he was educated at Sydney Boys High School, graduating in 1929[1] before becoming a business manager in Brisbane, having moved to Queensland. He served in the military 1937–1946. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Lilley, defeating Labor member Jim Hadley. He held the seat until 1961, when he was defeated by Labor's Don Cameron. He became a business executive after leaving politics. Wight died in 1969.[2]

Bruce Wight
Member of the Australian Parliament for Lilley
In office 10 December 1949 – 9 December 1961
Preceded by	Jim Hadley
Succeeded by	Don Cameron
Personal details
Born	16 June 1914 Mudgee, New South Wales
Died	2 February 1969 (aged 54)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Occupation	Business manager

References

1. "Members of parliament and legislatures" (PDF). Sydney High School Old Boys Union. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
2. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 26 July 2008.