Richard Gun
| Dr Richard Gun AO |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Kingston |
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| In office 25 October 1969 – 13 December 1975 |
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| Preceded by | Kay Brownbill |
| Succeeded by | Grant Chapman |
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| Born | 27 May 1936 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Profession | Doctor |
Richard Townsend Gun AO (born 27 May 1936) is an Australian retired politician. Born in Adelaide, South Australia, he was educated at St Peter's College and the University of Adelaide, becoming a doctor. He was on the anaesthetics registrar at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. In 1969, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Kingston, defeating Liberal MP Kay Brownbill. He held the seat until 1975, when he was defeated by Liberal challenger Grant Chapman. He attempted to vanquish Chapman and retake his seat at the next two elections, coming up short each time.[1]
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| Preceded by | Member for Kingston 1969–1975 |
Succeeded by Grant Chapman |
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