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Len Reynolds (politician)

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Len Reynolds
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Barton
In office
22 November 1958 – 26 November 1966
Preceded byH. V. Evatt
Succeeded byBill Arthur
In office
25 October 1969 – 11 November 1975
Preceded byBill Arthur
Succeeded byJim Bradfield
Personal details
Born(1923-11-19)19 November 1923
Harden, New South Wales
Died14 July 1980(1980-07-14) (aged 56)
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
Alma materUniversity of Sydney
OccupationTeacher
Military service
AllegianceAustralia Australia
Branch/service Royal Australian Air Force
Years of service1943–1946
RankLeading Aircraftman
Unit60th Operational Base Unit

Leonard James Reynolds (19 November 1923 – 14 July 1980) was an Australian politician who served as a Labor member of the Parliament of Australia from 1958 to 1966 and from 1969 to 1975.

Born in Harden, New South Wales, Reynolds was educated at state schools before attending the University of Sydney. He served in the Royal Australian Air Force from 1943 to 1946[1] and was subsequently a teacher and education lecturer.

In 1958, Reynolds was selected as the Labor candidate for the seat of Barton, which party leader H. V. Evatt was leaving as it was perceived to be too marginal. Reynolds won the seat and held it until 1966, when he was defeated by Liberal candidate Bill Arthur. Reynolds defeated Arthur in 1969, and held the seat until his retirement in 1975.[2] He died in 1980.

References

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  1. ^ "World War Two Service". DVA. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  2. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Barton
1958 – 1966
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member for Barton
1969 – 1975
Succeeded by