About Bill Brown
Lived 1920 – 2001 (aged 80). Bill Brown was an Australian politician and trade unionist.
William Walter Charles Brown (4 December 1920 – 26 June 2001) was an Australian politician who served as a Senator for Victoria from 1969 to 1970 and 1971 to 1978, representing the Labor Party.
Born in Melbourne, he was educated at state schools and then at Taylor's College, after which he became an apprentice cabinet-maker. He served in the military from 1941 to 1946, and was an organiser and Victorian Secretary of the Federated Furnishing Trades Society. In 1961, he served as President of the Melbourne Trades Hall Council, and as President of the Victorian Labor Party 1965–1968.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Brown?
Australian politician, born 1920
When was Bill Brown born?
Bill Brown was born on 4 December 1920 in Melbourne.
When did Bill Brown die?
Bill Brown died on 26 June 2001 in Greensborough.
What was Bill Brown's occupation?
Bill Brown was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was Bill Brown?
Bill Brown was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Bill Brown (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Brown. https://biography.guide/bill-brown/
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