About Roger Groom
Roger Groom, 87, Australian politician, member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly (1976–1997).
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|Francis Roger Groom (3 November 1936 – 25 August 2024) was an Australian politician.
Life and career
Groom was born in Hobart, Tasmania on 3 November 1936. In 1976, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing Braddon for the Liberal Party. He held his seat until his resignation in 1997, when he was replaced in a countback by Carole Cains. He was a minister from 1982 to 1989 under premier Robin Gray. He had been a minister of Transport, and Health.
Groom died on 25 August 2024, at the age of 87.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Groom
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Trivia & Knowledge· 8 questions
Questions drawn from Roger Groom's archived record and the sources above.
1.In which year did Roger Groom die?
- A.2017
- B.2015
- C.2024correct
- D.2011
Roger Groom died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "record: place of birth Hobart. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality Australian. Archive record: date of death 25 August 2024."
2.How old was Roger Groom when they died?
- A.79
- B.87correct
- C.92
- D.94
Roger Groom was 87 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "4, at the age of 87. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1936. Archive record: age at death 87. Archive record: place o
3.In which year was Roger Groom born?
- A.1930
- B.1936correct
- C.1927
- D.1924
Roger Groom was born in 1936.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "alth. Groom died on 25 August 2024, at the age of 87. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1936. Archive record: age at
4.In which month did Roger Groom die?
- A.Augustcorrect
- B.October
- C.November
- D.September
Roger Groom died in August.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "rchive record: place of birth Hobart. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality Australian. Archive record: date of death 25 August 2
5.On which day of the month did Roger Groom die?
- A.27
- B.24
- C.26
- D.25correct
Roger Groom died on day 25 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: ". Archive record: place of birth Hobart. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality Australian. Archive record: date of death 25 Augus
6.Where was Roger Groom born?
- A.Kraków
- B.Marseille
- C.Turin
- D.Hobartcorrect
Roger Groom was born in Hobart.
Source: Biography: place of birth: "ces == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1936. Archive record: age at death 87. Archive record: place of birth Hobart. Archive rec
7.In which field was Roger Groom known?
- A.chemist
- B.novelist
- C.architect
- D.politiciancorrect
The biography describes Roger Groom as a politician.
Source: Profile: occupation: "eath 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1936. Archive record: age at death 87. Archive record: place of birth Hobart. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive re
8.What nationality was Roger Groom?
- A.Australiancorrect
- B.American
- C.Argentine
- D.Austrian
Roger Groom is recorded as Australian.
Source: Profile: nationality: "th 1936. Archive record: age at death 87. Archive record: place of birth Hobart. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality Australian. Archive
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