Sam Bass

South Australian politician and police officer (1944–2018)
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Sam Bass

Summary

Sam Bass is a human[1]. He was born on July 30, 1944[2]. He died in Murray Bridge[3]. He died on June 28, 2018[4]. He worked as a politician[5], police officer[6], and trade unionist[7].

Key Facts

  • Sam Bass died in Murray Bridge[3].
  • Sam Bass was born on July 30, 1944[2].
  • Sam Bass died on June 28, 2018[4].
  • Sam Bass held citizenship in Australia[8].
  • Sam Bass worked as a politician[5].
  • Sam Bass worked as a police officer[6].
  • Sam Bass's professions included trade unionist[7].
  • Sam Bass held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[9].
  • Sam Bass held the position of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industrial Affairs[10].
  • Sam Bass held the position of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing[11].
  • Among Sam Bass's employers was South Australia Police[12].
  • Sam Bass was employed by Police Association of South Australia[13].
  • Sam Bass received the National Medal[14].
  • Sam Bass was a member of Police Association of South Australia[15].
  • Sam Bass is recorded as male[16].
  • Sam Bass's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Sam Bass was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia (South Australian Division)[18].
  • Sam Bass's family name is recorded as Bass[19].
  • Sam Bass's given name is recorded as Sam[20].
  • Sam Bass's given name is recorded as Rodney[21].
  • Sam Bass's given name is recorded as Piers[22].
  • Sam Bass's work location is recorded as South Australia[23].
  • Sam Bass's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Sam Bass's name in native language is recorded as Rodney Piers Bass[25].
  • Sam Bass's candidacy in election is recorded as 1993 South Australian state election[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Sam Bass was born on July 30, 1944[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], police officer[6], and trade unionist[7]. Employers include South Australia Police[12], a police[27], in Australia[28], founded in 1838[29], headquartered in South Australia Police Headquarters[30] and Police Association of South Australia[13]. Positions held include Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[9], Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industrial Affairs[10], and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing[11].

Recognition

Sam Bass received the National Medal[14].

Personal Life

Sam Bass was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia (South Australian Division)[18].

Death and Burial

Sam Bass died on June 28, 2018[4]. He died in Murray Bridge[3].

FAQs

Where did Sam Bass die?

Sam Bass passed away in Murray Bridge[3].

What did Sam Bass do for work?

Sam Bass worked as politician[5], police officer[6], and trade unionist[7].

What awards did Sam Bass receive?

Honors received include National Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . adelaidenow.com.au. adelaidenow.com.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . adelaidenow.com.au. adelaidenow.com.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . honours.pmc.gov.au. honours.pmc.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] ↑ . adelaidenow.com.au. adelaidenow.com.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Writing language → English
    Given name → Sam, Rodney, Piers
    Member of → Police Association of South Australia
    Sex or gender → male
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