Peter Drummond (politician)
Peter Drummond | |
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Drummond in 1974 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Forrest | |
| In office 2 December 1972 – 5 June 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Kirwan |
| Succeeded by | Geoff Prosser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1931 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
| Died | 10 December 2013 (aged 82) Albany, Western Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Peter Hertford Drummond (21 August 1931 – 10 December 2013) was an Australian politician. Born in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, he moved to Western Australia where he farmed at Mount Barker before entering politics.
In 1972, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Forrest, defeating one-term Labor member Frank Kirwan. While he trailed Kirwan for most of the night, Drummond defeated him on the final count after the preferences of former Country state MP David Reid flowed overwhelmingly to Drummond. He held the seat until his retirement in 1987.
Drummond died on 10 December 2013 in Albany, Western Australia.