Bill Fulton | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Leichhardt |
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In office 22 November 1958 – 11 November 1975 |
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Preceded by | Harry Bruce |
Succeeded by | David Thomson |
Personal details | |
Born |
Cairns, Queensland |
18 June 1909
Died | 15 November 1988 | (aged 79)
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Occupation | Business manager |
William John "Bill" Fulton (18 June 1909 – 15 November 1988) was an Australian politician. Born in Cairns, Queensland, he was educated at state schools before becoming a business manager. He served in the military 1939-45. He also sat on Cairns City Council, serving as mayor 1952-59. In 1958, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Leichhardt. He held the seat until his retirement in 1975. Fulton died in 1988.