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'''William Tevlin Arthur''' (16 April 1918 – 28 February 1982) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he attended state schools and was on military service from 1941 to 1946.<ref name=roll>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=221962 |title=World War II Nominal Roll |access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-date=23 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923121812/http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=221962 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Subsequently he was a journalist, scriptwriter and research officer.<ref name=Psephos>{{cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-07-05}}</ref> He first contested the [[Australian House of Representatives]] seat of [[Division of Barton|Barton]] in 1954, but was unsuccessful. However, in 1966, he defeated [[Australian Labor Party|Labor]] member [[Len Reynolds (politician)|Len Reynolds]] and was elected to the [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal Party]]. He held the seat until 1969 when he was defeated by Reynolds, whereupon he became a consultant.<ref name=Psephos/> He |
'''William Tevlin Arthur''' (16 April 1918 – 28 February 1982) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he attended state schools and was on military service from 1941 to 1946.<ref name=roll>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=221962 |title=World War II Nominal Roll |access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-date=23 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923121812/http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=221962 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Subsequently he was a journalist, scriptwriter and research officer.<ref name=Psephos>{{cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-07-05}}</ref> He first contested the [[Australian House of Representatives]] seat of [[Division of Barton|Barton]] in 1954, but was unsuccessful. However, in 1966, he defeated [[Australian Labor Party|Labor]] member [[Len Reynolds (politician)|Len Reynolds]] and was elected to the [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal Party]]. He held the seat until 1969 when he was defeated by Reynolds, whereupon he became a consultant.<ref name=Psephos/> He was stabbed to death by a 21 year old waiter in February 1982. |
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Latest revision as of 21:59, 24 November 2024
Bill Arthur | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Barton | |
| In office 26 November 1966 – 25 October 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Len Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | Len Reynolds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1918 Sydney |
| Died | 28 February 1982 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 103 Convalescent Depot |
William Tevlin Arthur (16 April 1918 – 28 February 1982) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he attended state schools and was on military service from 1941 to 1946.[1] Subsequently he was a journalist, scriptwriter and research officer.[2] He first contested the Australian House of Representatives seat of Barton in 1954, but was unsuccessful. However, in 1966, he defeated Labor member Len Reynolds and was elected to the Liberal Party. He held the seat until 1969 when he was defeated by Reynolds, whereupon he became a consultant.[2] He was stabbed to death by a 21 year old waiter in February 1982.
References
[edit]- ^ "World War II Nominal Roll". Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ^ a b Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
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