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Baks, Pat (c. 1945 - )

Born
c. 1945
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Café proprietor and Political candidate

Summary

A once-only candidate in the unwinnable seat of Upper Hunter for the ALP in 1995.

Details

At the time of her campaign, Pat Baks was studying for a Bachelor of Social Science Degree from the University of New England.
She is a long-time member of the Mudgee District Environment Foundation and a founding member of the Mudgee Women's Refuge Committee. Pat was President of the Mudgee ALP branch in 1995 and also President of the Upper Hunter State Electorate Council.

Sources used to compile this entry: Labor Times 1995 Election Issue.

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Annette Alafaci

Created: 6 December 2005, Last modified: 1 September 2008

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