| description: | Robert (Bobby) Bend, B Sc (Rockwood-Iberville). Born April 16, 1914, At Poplar Point, Mb. Educated At Poplar Point School, Portage Collegiate, University Of Manitoba. He Was A School Principal, Taught School In Manitoba For 15 Years. First Elected To The Manitoba Legislature November 10, 1949. Re-Elected 1953, And 1958.Became Leader Of The Liberal Party In Manitoba 1969. He Was Defeated In The 1969 Election By Schreyer Who Was Leader Of The Ndp |