William Clarence Heatley (12 July 1920 – 29 October 1971) was an Australian politician.

Early life

Born in

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, Heatley was educated at All Souls School in

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. After serving in the military 1940–1945, he became a grazier at

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and Miles, as well as a company director.

Politics

On 14 April 1966, Heatley was appointed to the

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as a

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Senator for Queensland, filling the casual vacancy caused by the death of Liberal Senator

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. The

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decreed that the seat be subject to a special election at the next lower house election in 1966, in which Heatley easily defeated

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candidate and future Senator

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. Heatley held the seat until his defeat in 1967, taking effect in 1968. In 1970 he entered the

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as the member for

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, but died in 1971.

Later life

Heatley died on 29 October 1971 aged 51 at Surfers Paradise,

References

1920 births 1971 deaths People from Townsville Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian Senate for Queensland Members of the Australian Senate People educated at All Souls School, Charters Towers Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Queensland 20th-century Australian politicians {{Australia-Liberal-politician-stub