Bruce McDonald Wight (16 June 1914 – 2 February 1969) was an Australian politician. Born in

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, he was educated at

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, graduating in 1929 before becoming a business manager in

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, having moved to

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. He served in the military 1937–1946. In 1949, he was elected to the

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as the

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member for Lilley, defeating

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member Jim Hadley. He held the seat until 1961, when he was defeated by Labor's Don Cameron. He became a business executive after leaving politics. Wight died in 1969.

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Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Lilley Members of the Australian House of Representatives 20th-century Australian politicians 1914 births 1969 deaths {{Australia-Liberal-politician-stub