Gordon Munro Bryant (August 3, 1914–January 14, 1991) was an Australian politician. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. A member of the Australian Labor Party, he represented the Division of Wills from 1955 until his retirement in 1980. The Division of Wills is an Australian electoral division (electorate of Victoria. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar)
Bryant was born in Lismore, Victoria, and educated at Frankston High School, Melbourne Teachers' College and Melbourne University. Lismore is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on the Hamilton Highway west of Melbourne. Frankston High School, in Victoria Australia, is a secondary college offering education for students in Years 7 to 12 The University of Melbourne is a Public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. He worked as a high school teacher and served in the Australian Army and later the Citizens' Military Force before entering Parliament in 1955. High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution The Australian Army is Australia's military land force It is part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Army Reserve is a collective name for the reserve units of the Australian Army. The House of Representatives is one of the two houses (chambers of the Parliament of Australia; it is the Lower house, the Upper house being the Senate A passionate supporter of land rights, Bryant was President of the Aborigines Advancement League for seven years, from 1957–1964. The Aborigines Advancement League (also known as the Aboriginal Advancement League) is the oldest Aboriginal organisation in Australia.
After seventeen years in Parliament, Bryant joined the Cabinet of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, becoming Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in 1972. A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of Government, typically representing the executive branch. The Prime Minister of Australia is the Head of government of the Commonwealth of Australia, holding office on commission from the Governor-General. Edward Gough Whitlam, AC, QC (born 11 July 1916 known as Gough Whitlam (ˈɡɒf goff is an Australian former politician and 21st A year later he became Minister for the Capital Territory. The Australian Minister for Home Affairs has been the Hon Bob Debus MP since 3 December 2007. As Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, he was instrumental in the Whitlam Government's historic land rights deal with Vincent Lingiari and the Gurindji people. Vincent Lingiari, AM (1908&ndash 21 January 1988) was an Aboriginal rights activist who was created a Member of the Order of Australia Bryant retired in 1980, and his electorate was taken over by future Prime Minister Bob Hawke. Robert James Lee (Bob Hawke, AC (born 9 December 1929 was the 23rd Prime Minister of Australia and longest serving Australian Labor Party Prime Minister After retirement, he worked as Secretary of the Association of Former Members of the Parliament of Australia.
He is survived by his wife, Pat, and two sons, Robin and Linton.
References
- Australian House of Representatives HANSARD, "DEATH OF HON. G. M. BRYANT, E. D. ", 1991-02-12 (excerpt available online). Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the
- "PM lent hand to land rights", Karen Middleton, The West Australian, 2004-01-01. The West Australian (often simply called The West) is the only locally-edited daily newspaper published in Perth Western Australia, and is owned by "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Peter Howson |
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs 1972 – 1973 |
Succeeded by James Cavanagh |
| Preceded by Kep Enderby |
Minister for the Capital Territory 1973 – 1975 |
Succeeded by Reg Withers |
| Parliament of Australia | ||
| Preceded by William Bryson |
Member for Wills 1955 – 1980 |
Succeeded by Bob Hawke |
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