Bob Joshua
Robert Joshua, MC (6 June 1906 – 2 June 1970) was an Australian politician, and a key figure in the 1955 split in the Australian Labor Party which led to the formation of the Australian Labor Party (Anti-Communist) and, subsequently, the Democratic Labor Party.
Bob Joshua MC | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Democratic Labor Party | |
| In office 7 April 1955 – 8 May 1956 | |
| Preceded by | party established |
| Succeeded by | George Cole |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Ballaarat | |
| In office 28 April 1951 – 10 December 1955≤ | |
| Preceded by | Alan Pittard |
| Succeeded by | Dudley Erwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1906 Prahran, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 2 June 1970 (aged 63) Ballarat, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor (1951–55) Labor (A-C) (1955) |
| Spouse(s) | Alma Agnes Watson (m. 1929); 6 children |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Citizens Military Force Second Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1924–1930 1936–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | 2/43rd Battalion (1943–44) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War
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| Awards | Military Cross |
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