Background
Harrison was born in Goulburn and attended local state schools.
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Bob Harrison
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He was the Labor Party member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for the seat of Kiama from 1986 to 1999. He was employed at the Pacific Supertex Chenille Factory in Goulburn before moving to Portuguese Kembla in 1953 to work for AIS Steelworks. In 1955 he became a waterside worker, and also became active in the labour movement, particularly the Maritime Union of Australia.
In 1971 he was elected to Shellharbour Municipal Council and would remain on the council until 1991.
He served as mayor 1974-1975 and 1977-1991. In 1986, the Labor member for the local state seat of Kiama, Bill Knott, resigned on medical grounds and Harrison was preselected as the Labor candidate for the by-election.
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Australian Labor Party
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Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.