Bill Arthur Explained

Bill Arthur
Constituency Mp:Barton
Parliament:Australian
Predecessor:Len Reynolds
Successor:Len Reynolds
Term Start:26 November 1966
Term End:25 October 1969
Birth Date:1918 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Sydney
Nationality:Australian
Party:Liberal Party of Australia
Occupation:Journalist
Branch:Australian Army
Serviceyears: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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: World War II Nominal Roll . 8 November 2015 . 23 September 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160923121812/http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=221962 . dead .
  2. Web site: Carr. Adam. Australian Election Archive. Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. 2008. 2008-07-05.