Arthur Bridges | |
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Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Vice-President of the Executive Council | |
In office 13 May 1965 – 22 May 1968 | |
Premier | Robert Askin |
Preceded by | Reg Downing |
Succeeded by | John Fuller |
Leader of the New South Wales Opposition in the Legislative Council | |
In office 30 October 1962 – 13 May 1965 | |
Preceded by | Hector Clayton |
Succeeded by | Reg Downing |
Member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales | |
In office 23 April 1946 – 22 May 1968 | |
Succeeded by | Bernard Riley |
Personal details | |
Born | Sydney, Australia | 19 November 1901
Died | 22 May 1968 Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia | (aged 66)
Spouse | Rachel Duckworth |
Occupation | Accountant |
Arthur Dalgety Bridges, (19 November 1901 – 22 May 1968) was an Australian Chartered accountant, company director and politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council for the 22 years from 1946 to 1968 representing the Liberal Party, becoming Leader of the New South Wales Opposition in the Legislative Council from 1962 until 1965. He served as Leader of the Government in the council as well as on the Askin cabinet as Vice-President of the Executive Council and Minister for Child and Social Welfare from 1965 to his death in office in 1968.[1]