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Perc Tucker (Percy John Robert Tucker) was born on 5 December, 1919 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, is an Australian politician. Discover Perc Tucker'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 60 years old?
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Percy John Robert Tucker |
Occupation |
Draftsman |
Age |
60 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
Born |
5 December, 1919 |
Birthday |
5 December |
Birthplace |
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
Date of death |
20 August, 1980 |
Died Place |
Townsville, Queensland, Australia |
Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 60 years old group.
Perc Tucker Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Perc Tucker height is 5 ft 10.5 in .
Physical Status |
Height |
5 ft 10.5 in |
Weight |
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Eye Color |
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Hair Color |
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Who Is Perc Tucker's Wife?
His wife is Isabel Mary Campbell (m.1944)
Family |
Parents |
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Wife |
Isabel Mary Campbell (m.1944) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Not Available |
Perc Tucker Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Perc Tucker worth at the age of 60 years old? Perc Tucker’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Australia. We have estimated Perc Tucker's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Percy John Robert "Perc" Tucker (5 December 1919 – 20 August 1980) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
He was educated at Rockhampton state and high schools before being employed in Brisbane by the Department of Public Works in 1937.
During World War II Tucker enlisted with the RAAF in December 1940 but was discharged a month later.
Then in March 1943 Tucker once again enlisted, this time with the Australian Army and served with the 42nd Australian Infantry Battalion in New Guinea and Bouganville.
On 20 June 1944 he married Isabel Mary Campbell, a hairdresser, at the Holy Trinity Church in Mackay and together had three sons and a daughter.
From 1948 until 1955 he was a captain in the reserve army.
He then worked as a draftsman in Rockhampton before moving to Townsville in 1955 and continuing the trade until 1960.
One son, Rodney, died at a young age in 1956 after breaking his arm and died on the operating table whilst under anaesthetic.
Tucker, representing the Labor Party, won the new seat of Townsville North at the 1960 Queensland state elections.
From July 1966 until July 1974 Tucker was the deputy opposition leader under Jack Houston.
He held the seat until it was abolished for the 1972 Queensland state elections, at which Tucker followed most of his constituents into the new seat of Townsville West.
He was the leader of the opposition in 1974.
Tucker was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, the son of Percy Clifford Tucker and his wife Beatrice (née Guthrie).
In July 1974 he challenged Houston for the leadership and defeated him by 17 votes to 15.
Facing an election later that year, Tucker famously vowed to give Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen a "hiding."
However, the Queensland ALP was roundly defeated, falling to a "cricket team" of only 11 seats.
Tucker himself lost his own seat to National Max Hooper–one of the few instances in which a major-party leader at the federal, state or territory level has been rolled in his own seat.
Tucker wasn't finished with politics however, and in 1976 he was elected the mayor of Townsville, holding the role until his death in 1980.
Tucker died in Townsville in August 1980 and his funeral was held at the John Knox Presbyterian church and he was later cremated.
The Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (opened 1981) in Townsville is named in his honour.