Reginald Greive WITHERS

Background

WITHERS, Reginald was born on October 26, 1924 in Bunbury, W.A. Son of late F.J. Withers.

Education

Bunbury and University of Western Australia.

Career

Served in Royal Australian Navy 1942-1946. President 1961-1965; President 1962-1965. Leader of Opposition in Senate 1972-1975.

Special Minister of State, Minister for A.C.T., Minister for the Media and Minister for Tourism and Recreation November-Dee. 1975, Leader of Government, in Senate and Minister for Administration Services 78, Vice-President Executive Council 1975-1978.

Membership

Bunbury Municipal Council 1954-1956, Bunbury Diocesan Council 1958-1959, Treasure 1961-1968. Federation Exec, of Liberal Party 1961-1965, Federation. Senate for W.A. February-November 1966, 1967-1987, Government Whip in Senate 1969-1971.

Interests

• Swimming, reading, painting.

Connections

Married Shirley LloydJones in 1953.

Father:

late F.J. Withers

Spouse:

Shirley LloydJones