Bill Heatley
Farmer, soldier and politician in Queensland, Australia
About Bill Heatley
Lived 1920 – 1971 (aged 51). Bill Heatley was an Australian politician, farmer, army officer, jackaroo, fisher and merchant.
William Clarence Heatley (11 July 1920 – 29 October 1971) was an Australian politician.
Early life Born in Townsville, Queensland, Heatley was educated at All Souls School in Charters Towers.
After serving in the military 1940–1945, he became a grazier at Warwick and Miles, as well as a company director. Heatley held the seat until his defeat in 1967, taking effect in 1968.
Later life Heatley died on 29 October 1971, aged 51, at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
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Who was Bill Heatley?
farmer, soldier and politician in Queensland, Australia (1920-1971)
When was Bill Heatley born?
Bill Heatley was born on 12 July 1920 in Townsville.
When did Bill Heatley die?
Bill Heatley died on 29 October 1971 in Surfers Paradise.
What was Bill Heatley's occupation?
Bill Heatley was a politician, farmer, army officer, jackaroo, fisher and merchant.
What nationality was Bill Heatley?
Bill Heatley was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Heatley. https://biography.guide/bill-heatley/
MLA: "Bill Heatley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-heatley/.
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