About Reg Hurst
Lived 1917 – 1973 (aged 55). Reg Hurst was an Australian politician and trade unionist.
Reginald Edwin Hurst (6 June 1917 – 31 March 1973) was an Australian politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Semaphore for the Labor Party from 1964 to 1973. He was Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly for the Don Dunstan Labor government from 1970 to 1973.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Reg Hurst?
Australian politician (1917–1973)
When was Reg Hurst born?
Reg Hurst was born on 6 June 1917 in Peterborough.
When did Reg Hurst die?
Reg Hurst died on 31 March 1973.
What was Reg Hurst's occupation?
Reg Hurst was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was Reg Hurst?
Reg Hurst was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reg Hurst. https://biography.guide/reg-hurst/
MLA: "Reg Hurst." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reg-hurst/.
Chicago: "Reg Hurst." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/reg-hurst/.
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