About Bill Fulton
Lived 1909 – 1988 (aged 79). Bill Fulton was an Australian politician.
William John Fulton (18 June 1909 – 15 November 1988) was an Australian politician. Born in Cairns, Queensland, he was educated at state schools before becoming a business manager. He served in the military 1939–45. He also sat on Cairns City Council, serving as mayor 1952–59. In 1958, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Leichhardt. He held the seat until his retirement in 1975. Fulton died in 1988.
Resources
An oral history by Pat Shaw, can be found at the National Library of Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Fulton?
Australian politician
When was Bill Fulton born?
Bill Fulton was born on 18 June 1909 in Cairns.
When did Bill Fulton die?
Bill Fulton died on 15 November 1988.
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Bill Fulton was a politician.
What nationality was Bill Fulton?
Bill Fulton was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Fulton (Queensland politician)
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