Eric Bowden | |
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| Minister for Defence | |
| In office 9 February 1923 – 16 January 1925 | |
| Prime Minister | Stanley Bruce |
| Preceded by | Walter Massy-Greene |
| Succeeded by | Neville Howse |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Parramatta | |
| In office 16 December 1922 – 12 October 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert Pratten |
| Succeeded by | Albert Rowe |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Nepean | |
| In office 13 December 1919 – 16 December 1922 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Orchard |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| In office 12 December 1906 – 13 April 1910 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | George Cann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 September 1871 Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 13 February 1931 (aged 59) Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Anti-Socialist (1906–09) Liberal (1909–16) Nationalist (1916–29) |
| Spouse | Reinetta May Murphy |
| Education | Newington College (1882-1884) Sydney Boys High School (1888–92) |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
Eric Kendall Bowden (30 September 1871 – 13 February 1931) was an Australian politician. A solicitor by profession, he served as Minister for Defence from 1923 to 1925, under Prime Minister Stanley Bruce. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1906 to 1910 and 1919 to 1929.