Bill Neilson
Australian politician; Premier of Tasmania
About Bill Neilson
Lived 1925 – 1989 (aged 64). Bill Neilson was an Australian politician, mail carrier and theatre critic.
William Arthur Neilson AC (27 August 1925 – 9 November 1989) was Premier of Tasmania from 1975 to 1977.
Born in Hobart, and educated at Ogilvie High School, Neilson became a postman before entering politics. He married Jill Benjamin, daughter of Phyllis Benjamin, in Melbourne in 1949. They had one son Andrew and three daughters, Christine, Carol and Robin.
Political career
Neilson was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly on 23 November 1946 at the age of 21, representing the Labor Party (ALP). For many years he was not only the youngest MHA in Tasmania,
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Who was Bill Neilson?
Australian politician; Premier of Tasmania (1925-1989)
When was Bill Neilson born?
Bill Neilson was born on 27 August 1925 in Hobart.
When did Bill Neilson die?
Bill Neilson died on 9 November 1989 in Hobart.
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Bill Neilson was a politician, mail carrier and theatre critic.
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Bill Neilson was Australian.
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