his partner Sandra Higgins, and three children. References Queensland Legislative Assembly HANSARD, 17 August 1999, "Deaths of Mr C. R. Rappolt and Mr R. B. J. Pilbeam" (available online (PDF)) Mulgrave, North Queensland, ABC 2004 election coverage. Accessed 2006-01-24. Newspapers: "Depression drives former One Nation MP to suicide", Kevin Meade Christopher Dore and Stefanie Balogh, The Australian, 1999-08-05. "The man killed by politics - Suicide of former One Nation MP", The Daily Telegraph, 1999-08-05. "Problems Preceded Death Of An Ex-MP", Greg Roberts, Sydney Morning Herald, 1999-08-05. "Pollies face untold pressures says long serving member", Australian Associated Press, 1999-08-05. "Rappolt not prepared for politics - Beattie", Selina Day, Australian Associated Press, 1999-08-17. "One Nation leader hits out at paper over reports", Martin Thomas, Courier Mail 1999-08-18. "Voters failed by rebel politicians", Courier Mail, 1999-12-27. "Gloves firmly on for tough fight in north", Robert Reid, Courier Mail, 2001-02-13. 1939 births 1999 deaths Australian politicians who committed suicide Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly One Nation members of the Parliament of Queensland People from Cairns Suicides by hanging in New Zealand Australian emigrants to New Zealand 20th-century Australian politicians Commercial aviators