Les Bury
Australian politician (1913–1986)
Biography
Leslie Harry Ernest Bury CMG (25 February 1913 – 7 September 1986) was an Australian politician and economist. He was a member of the Liberal Party and was a senior cabinet minister in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Bury was born in England and attended Queens' College, Cambridge. He moved to Australia in 1935 to work as an economist at the Bank of New South Wales, later joining the Department of the Treasury. Bury was elected to the House of Representatives at the 1956 Wentworth by-election. He held ministerial office in Coalition governments for nearly a decade, serving as Minister for Air (1961–1962), Housing (1963–1966), Labour and National Service (1966–1969), Treasurer (1969–1971) and Foreign Affairs (1971). He retired from politics at the 1974 election after losing preselection.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- member of the Australian House of Representatives
- Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)
- Treasurer of Australia
Awards & honours (1)
- Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Quick answers about Les Bury
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- Les Bury died on September 7, 1986 at the age of 73.
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- Les Bury was born on February 25, 1913.
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- Les Bury was born in London.
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- Les Bury's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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- Les Bury is a citizen of Australia.
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