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Roy Smith (Australian politician)

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Roy Anthony Smith (1953/54 – 30 July 2010) was an Australian politician, and a former manager of the New South Wales Sporting Shooters Association of Australia.[1] He was a member of the Shooters Party, and at the 2007 state election was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council. Prior to entering politics, he worked as an electrical fitter.[2]

On 30 July 2010, Smith died in his sleep at his home in Werrington in Sydney's west, at age 56.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Clennell, Andrew (17 February 2007). "Shooters' group factions clash on political funds". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2 March 2008. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Member of the Legislative Council". Parliament of New South Wales. 29 February 2008. Retrieved 2 March 2008.
  3. ^ "MP Roy Smith dies". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 31 July 2010. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Tributes paid to NSW Upper House MP". The Sydney Morning Herald. 31 July 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2010. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)