Bill Slater (politician)
William Slater (c. 20 May 1890 – 19 June 1960) was an Australian lawyer, politician and diplomat.
The Honourable William Slater | |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Dundas | |
| In office 15 November 1917 – 14 May 1932 | |
| Preceded by | William Kennedy Smith |
| Succeeded by | Athol Cooper |
| In office 6 September 1932 – 8 November 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Athol Cooper |
| Succeeded by | William McDonald |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Doutta Galla Province | |
| In office 18 June 1949 – 19 June 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Percy Clarey |
| Succeeded by | John Tripovich |
| 1st Australian Minister to the Soviet Union | |
| In office January 1943 – April 1943 | |
| Succeeded by | Noël Deschamps (Chargé d'Affaires) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 May 1890 (approximate) Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Died | 19 June 1960 (aged 70) South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Mary Gordon (1923–1960) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1918 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 10th Field Ambulance |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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