Reg Withers
Australian politician; Member of the Australian Senate; Lord Mayor of Perth (1924–2014)
Reginald Greive "Reg" Withers (26 October 1924 – 15 November 2014) was an Australian politician. He was the long-serving member of the Australian Senate. Withers served as Lord Mayor of Perth from 1991 through 1994. He was also known for being a harsh critic of Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam.
Reg Withers | |
|---|---|
 Withers in 1991 as Lord Mayor of Perth | |
| Senator for Western Australia | |
| In office 17 February 1966 – 25 November 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Shane Paltridge |
| In office 1 July 1968 – 6 June 1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Reginald Greive Withers 26 October 1924 Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Died | 15 November 2014 (aged 90) Perth, Western Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
| Profession | Solicitor, barrister |
Withers died in Perth, Western Australia, aged 90.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Former Perth lord mayor and Senator Reg Withers dies at 90". ABC News. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
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