William Lawrence (Australian politician)
| William Lawrence | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Wimmera | |
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In office 10 December 1949 – 22 November 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Winton Turnbull |
| Succeeded by | Robert King |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
28 July 1906 Horsham, Victoria |
| Died | 13 January 2004 (aged 97) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Dentist |
William Robert Lawrence (28 July 1906 – 13 January 2004) was an Australian politician. Born in Horsham, Victoria, he attended state schools and then the University of Melbourne before returning to Horsham as a dentist; he also sat on Horsham City Council. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Wimmera. He held the seat until 1958, when he was defeated by the Country Party candidate. Lawrence died in 2004.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Winton Turnbull |
Member for Wimmera 1949–1958 |
Succeeded by Robert King |
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