Bill Graham (Australian politician)
Bruce William Graham, OBE (22 August 1919 – 18 February 1995) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he was educated at Sydney Grammar School before becoming an announcer on the ABC. He served in the military from 1939 to 1948 and was a company director before entering politics in 1949 as the Liberal member for St George in the Australian House of Representatives. He held the seat until 1954, when he was defeated by former Labor minister Nelson Lemmon. Graham defeated Lemmon in 1955, but was defeated again in 1958, this time by Lionel Clay. He returned to politics in 1966 when he was elected to the seat of North Sydney, a position he held until his retirement in 1980. Graham died in 1995.[1]
Bill Graham | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for St George | |
| In office 10 December 1949 – 29 May 1954 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Nelson Lemmon |
| In office 10 December 1955 – 22 November 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson Lemmon |
| Succeeded by | Lionel Clay |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for North Sydney | |
| In office 26 November 1966 – 19 September 1980 | |
| Preceded by | William Jack |
| Succeeded by | John Spender |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bruce William Graham 22 August 1919 Sydney |
| Died | 18 February 1995 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Frances Lethbridge King |
| Relations | 3 children – Margaret, Penelope and Joanne |
| Occupation | Company director |
References
- Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 14 May 2008. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by new seat |
Member for St George 1949–1954 |
Succeeded by Nelson Lemmon |
| Preceded by Nelson Lemmon |
Member for St George 1955–1958 |
Succeeded by Lionel Clay |
| Preceded by William Jack |
Member for North Sydney 1966–1980 |
Succeeded by John Spender |
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