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Hugh Roberton was born on 18 December, 1900 in Glasgow, Scotland, is an Australian politician. Discover Hugh Roberton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

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Occupation Farmer, writer
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 18 December, 1900
Birthday 18 December
Birthplace Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 1987
Died Place Canberra, Australia
Nationality Australia

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Who Is Hugh Roberton's Wife?

His wife is Marjorie Wyllie (m. 1926-1970) Eileen McLeod (m. 1972)

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Wife Marjorie Wyllie (m. 1926-1970) Eileen McLeod (m. 1972)
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Children 1 daughter

Hugh Roberton Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hugh Roberton worth at the age of 87 years old? Hugh Roberton’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Australia. We have estimated Hugh Roberton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1900

Hugh Stevenson Roberton (18 December 1900 – 13 March 1987) was an Australian politician.

1920

He was educated at the West of Scotland Agricultural College and Glasgow University and emigrated to Australia in the 1920s.

He became a farmer and grazier at Old Junee and a writer on political and economic subjects, particularly in the rural newspaper the Land under the name, "Peter Snodgrass".

During World War II he served as a gunner in the Middle East.

1949

Roberton stood for the Country Party at the 1949 election for the House of Representatives seat of Riverina and defeated the Labor member, Joe Langtry.

He was a proponent of government intervention to stabilise the price paid to wheat-growers.

1956

A member of the Country Party, he served as Minister for Social Services in the Menzies government from 1956 to 1965.

In February 1956, he was appointed Minister for Social Services in the seventh Menzies Ministry, a position he held until his resignation from parliament in 1965.

1963

He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Country Party's deputy leadership in 1963, losing to Charles Adermann after the retirement of Charles Davidson.

1965

He later served as Ambassador to Ireland from 1965 to 1967.

Roberton was born in Glasgow, Scotland, son of Sir Hugh S. Roberton, a Scottish composer and founder of the Glasgow Orpheus Choir.

Roberton was appointed Australia's first ambassador to Ireland in 1965 and served until 1967.

1987

Roberton died in Canberra in 1987, aged 86.

He was survived by his wife, Eileen, and a daughter.