Eric Reece
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Eric Elliott Reece, AC (6 July 1909 – 23 October 1999) was Premier of Tasmania on two occasions: from 26 August 1958 to 26 May 1969, and from 3 May 1972 to 31 March 1975. His 13 years as premier remains the second longest in Tasmania's history, Only Robert Cosgrove has served for a longer period as premier. Reece was the first Premier of Tasmania to have been born in the 20th century.
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Eric Reece | |
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32nd Premier of Tasmania | |
In office 26 August 1958 – 26 May 1969 | |
Preceded by | Robert Cosgrove |
Succeeded by | Angus Bethune |
Constituency | Darwin/Braddon |
In office 3 May 1972 – 31 March 1975 | |
Preceded by | Angus Bethune |
Succeeded by | Bill Neilson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1909-07-06)6 July 1909 Mathinna, Tasmania, Australia |
Died | 23 October 1999(1999-10-23) (aged 90) Hobart, Tasmania |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Labor Party |
Spouse | Alice "Lal" Hanigan |
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