Bill Fraser (New Zealand politician)
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For other New Zealand politicians, see William Fraser (New Zealand politician, born 1827) and William Fraser (New Zealand politician, born 1840).
William Alex Fraser QSO (28 July 1924 – 13 January 2001) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
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Bill Fraser | |
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26th Minister of Defence | |
In office 10 September 1974 – 12 December 1975 | |
Prime Minister | Bill Rowling |
Preceded by | Arthur Faulkner |
Succeeded by | Allan McCready |
9th Minister of Housing | |
In office 8 December 1972 – 10 September 1974 | |
Prime Minister | Norman Kirk |
Preceded by | Eric Holland |
Succeeded by | Roger Douglas |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for St Kilda | |
In office 30 November 1957 – 28 November 1981 | |
Preceded by | Jim Barnes |
Succeeded by | Michael Cullen |
Personal details | |
Born | William Alex Fraser (1924-07-28)28 July 1924 Dunedin, New Zealand |
Died | 13 January 2001(2001-01-13) (aged 76) Dunedin, New Zealand |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | Dorothy Tucker |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Builder |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–46 |
Rank | Warrant Officer |
Unit | No. 5 Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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