Bill Slater (politician)

William Slater
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
for Dundas
In office
15 November 1917 – 14 May 1932
Preceded byWilliam Kennedy Smith
Succeeded byAthol Cooper
In office
6 September 1932 – 8 November 1947
Preceded byAthol Cooper
Succeeded byWilliam McDonald
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Doutta Galla Province
In office
18 June 1949 – 19 June 1960
Preceded byPercy Clarey
Succeeded byJohn Tripovich
1st Australian Minister to the Soviet Union
In office
January 1943 – April 1943
Succeeded byNoël Deschamps (Chargé d'Affaires)
Personal details
Born(1890-05-20)20 May 1890 (approximate)
Wangaratta, Victoria
Died19 June 1960(1960-06-19) (aged 70)
South Melbourne, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLabor Party
SpouseMary Gordon (1923–1960)
Children3
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
Branch/serviceAustralian Imperial Force
Years of service1915–1918
RankPrivate
Unit10th Field Ambulance
Battles/warsWorld War I

William Slater (c. 20 May 1890 – 19 June 1960) was an Australian lawyer, politician and diplomat.