Bill Riordan
William James Frederick Riordan CBE (8 February 1908 – 15 January 1973) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and served in the House of Representatives from 1936 to 1966, representing the Division of Kennedy in Queensland. He was Minister for the Navy in the Chifley government from 1946 to 1949.
The Honourable Bill Riordan CBE | |
|---|---|
| Minister for the Navy | |
| In office 1 November 1946 – 19 December 1949 | |
| Prime Minister | Ben Chifley |
| Preceded by | Arthur Drakeford |
| Succeeded by | Josiah Francis |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Kennedy | |
| In office 12 December 1936 – 31 October 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Darby Riordan |
| Succeeded by | Bob Katter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 February 1908 Chillagoe, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 15 January 1973 (aged 64) |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | Kathleen Amelda Garvey |
| Occupation | Political secretary |
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