Angus Bethune (politician)

Sir Angus Bethune
33rd Premier of Tasmania
In office
26 May 1969 – 3 May 1972
DeputyKevin Lyons
Preceded byEric Reece
Succeeded byEric Reece
Treasurer of Tasmania
In office
26 May 1969 – 3 May 1972
PremierAngus Bethune
Preceded byEric Reece
Succeeded byEric Reece
35th Leader of the Opposition of Tasmania
In office
19 March 1960 – 27 May 1969
PremierEric Reece
Preceded byTim Jackson
Succeeded byEric Reece
Leader of the Liberal Party of Tasmania
In office
1960–1972
Preceded byTim Jackson
Succeeded byMax Bingham
Personal details
Born(1908-09-10)10 September 1908
Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia
Died22 August 2004(2004-08-22) (aged 95)
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Political partyLiberal Party
Spouse
Alexandra Pritchard
(m. 1938)
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/service Royal Australian Air Force
Years of service1940–1948
RankWarrant Officer

Sir Walter Angus Bethune (10 September 1908 – 22 August 2004) was an Australian politician and member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly. He was Premier of Tasmania from 26 May 1969 to 3 May 1972.


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