Rex Townley MPS, PhC | |
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Leader of the Opposition in Tasmania | |
In office 6 February 1950 – 26 June 1956 | |
Preceded by | Neil Campbell |
Succeeded by | Tim Jackson |
Constituency | Denison |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 April 1904 Hobart, Tasmania |
Died | 3 May 1982 Hobart |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal |
Reginald 'Rex' Colin Townley CMG (15 April 1904 – 3 May 1982) was an Australian politician who served as leader of the Liberal Party in Tasmania from 1950 to 1956. He also played first-class cricket for the Tasmanian cricket team in his younger years, dismissing Donald Bradman in the 1935 season.