Bill Prest
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William George Prest (2 April 1926 – 8 December 2012) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for the Labor Party from 1976 until 1992, former Gladstone Harbour Board member and once Gladstone City Council mayor.
Quick Facts Queensland Government Chief Whip, Premier ...
Bill Prest | |
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Queensland Government Chief Whip | |
In office 6 December 1989 – 1 October 1992 | |
Premier | Wayne Goss |
Preceded by | Len Stephan |
Succeeded by | Warren Pitt |
Leader of Opposition Business in the House | |
In office 29 August 1984 – 6 December 1989 | |
Leader | Nev Warburton Wayne Goss |
Preceded by | Brian Davis |
Succeeded by | Kev Lingard |
In office 5 March 1981 – 20 October 1982 | |
Leader | Ed Casey |
Preceded by | Keith Wright |
Succeeded by | Brian Davis |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Port Curtis | |
In office 29 May 1976 – 19 September 1992 | |
Preceded by | Martin Hanson |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | William George Prest (1926-04-02)2 April 1926 Longreach, Queensland, Australia |
Died | 8 December 2012(2012-12-08) (aged 86) Gladstone, Queensland, Australia |
Political party | Labor |
Spouse | Patricia Rabbitt |
Occupation | Shearer, Gladstone City Council employee |
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