Bill Grayden
William Leonard Grayden AM (born Wilbur Ives; 5 August 1920) is an Australian former politician. He was a member of parliament across six decades, serving in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly (1947–1949, 1956–1993) and the Australian House of Representatives (1949–1954). A World War II veteran, he served as a Liberal with the exception of a brief period as an independent. Grayden was a backbencher in federal parliament, but later held ministerial office in the state government of Charles Court (1974–1978, 1980–1982). His brother David and grandfather Nat Harper were also members of parliament.
The Honourable Bill Grayden AM | |
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| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 7 April 1956 – 6 February 1993 | |
| Preceded by | George Yates |
| Succeeded by | Phillip Pendal |
| Constituency | South Perth |
| Member of the Australian House of Representatives for Swan | |
| In office 10 December 1949 – 29 May 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Len Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | Harry Webb |
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 15 March 1947 – 27 October 1949 | |
| Preceded by | James Hegney |
| Succeeded by | James Hegney |
| Constituency | Middle Swan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilbur Ives 5 August 1920 Bickley, Western Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Betsy Marie Chadwick
(m. 1948; died 2007) |
| Relations | Nat Harper (grandfather) David Grayden (brother) |
| Children | 10 |
| Residence(s) | South Perth, Western Australia |
| Profession | Mechanical engineer |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Second Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1946 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | WX8868 |
| Unit | 2/16th Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Second World War
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| Awards | Member of the Order of Australia |
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