Eric Reece
Eric Elliott Reece, AC (6 July 1909 – 23 October 1999) was Premier of Tasmania on two occasions: from 26 August 1958 to 26 May 1969, and from 3 May 1972 to 31 March 1975. His 13 years as premier remains the second longest in Tasmania's history, Only Robert Cosgrove has served for a longer period as premier. Reece was the first Premier of Tasmania to have been born in the 20th century.
The Honourable Eric Reece AC | |
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| 32nd Premier of Tasmania | |
| In office 26 August 1958 – 26 May 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Cosgrove |
| Succeeded by | Angus Bethune |
| Constituency | Darwin/Braddon |
| In office 3 May 1972 – 31 March 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Angus Bethune |
| Succeeded by | Bill Neilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 July 1909 Mathinna, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 23 October 1999 (aged 90) Hobart, Tasmania |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Alice "Lal" Hanigan |
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