Bill Heatley
Australian politician (1920–1971)
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William Clarence Heatley (11 July 1920 – 29 October 1971) was an Australian politician.
11 July 1920
Bill Heatley | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Queensland | |
| In office 14 April 1966 – 30 June 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Sherrington |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Albert | |
| In office 14 February 1970 – 29 October 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Cec Carey |
| Succeeded by | Bill D'Arcy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Clarence Heatley 11 July 1920 Townsville, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 29 October 1971 (aged 51) Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Barbara Patricia Haynes (m.1944) |
| Occupation | Company director |
Early life
Born in Townsville, Queensland, Heatley was educated at All Souls School in Charters Towers.[1]
After serving in the military 1940–1945, he became a grazier at Warwick and Miles, as well as a company director.[1]
Politics
On 14 April 1966, Heatley was appointed to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Queensland, filling the casual vacancy caused by the death of Liberal Senator Bob Sherrington. The Australian Constitution dictated that a special Senate election had to be held at the same time as the lower house election in 1966, in which Heatley easily defeated Labor candidate and future Senator Bertie Milliner.[2] Heatley held the seat until his defeat in 1967, taking effect in 1968.[1] In 1970, he entered the Legislative Assembly of Queensland as the member for Albert, but died in 1971.[3]
Later life
Heatley died on 29 October 1971, aged 51, at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.[4]
