Background
Bovell was born in Busselton, Western Australia in 1906.
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He attended the Busselton Central School.
Career
Bovell served as a minister for over a decade under the premiership of Sir David Brand. During World World War II, he served in the Royal Australian Air Force (Royal Australian Air Force), reaching the rank of flight lieutenant. After the death of sitting member for Sussex, William Willmott, Bovell was endorsed by the Liberal Party for the seat.
At the resultant by-election in June 1947, Bovell was elected to the Western Australian Parliament, winning an absolute majority of votes against two unendorsed Liberal candidates.
In 1959 Bovell was appointed Minister for Lands, Forests and Immigration, serving in these ministries until 1971. Between 1961 and 1962 he also took the role of Minister for Labour.
Bovell was posted to London as Agent-General for Western Australia in 1971. He served in this role until 1974.
After returning from London, Bovell retired to Busselton.
He died in September 1999 at the age of 92. Bovell was made a knight bachelor in 1976 for services to Western Australia. He received the accolade from Queen Elizabeth in Canberra in 1977.
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Political Party
The Liberal Party