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Leggatt, Sir William Watt (Bill) (1894 - 1968)

Publication Details:
Originally published in ADB, Volume 15, MUP, 2000, pp 77-79
Author:
Geoff Browne

Life Summary

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Born 23 December 1894
Malekula Island, New Hebrides (Vanuatu)
born around 23 December 1894 in Malekula Island, New Hebrides (Vanuatu)
Died 27 November 1968
Heidelberg, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
died around 27 November 1968 in Heidelberg, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Cultural Heritage Scottish
Religious Influence Presbyterian
Occupation *

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1915 - 1916
soldier, Federal, Australia
1921 - 1940
solicitor, Victoria, Australia
1934 - 1946
army officer, Federal, Australia
1942 - 1945
prisoner of war (Australian), Federal, Australia
1947 - 1956
barrister, Victoria, Australia
1947 - 1956
liberal/conservative politician, Victoria, Australia
1947 - 1956
Member of Lower House, Victoria, Australia
1956 - 1964
agent-general, overseas
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