Russ Hinze
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Russell James Hinze (19 June 1919 – 29 June 1991) was an Australian politician who was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]He presided over an era of controversy that included the setting up of the Racing Development Fund, ministerial re-zonings and the licensing of Jupiters Casino. His career in public life spanned almost four decades, first in local government in the 1950s and 1960s, and then in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1966 to 1988. After his exit from Parliament he was charged with eight counts of corruption, but died before going to trial.
Quick Facts Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for South Coast, Preceded by ...
Russ Hinze | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for South Coast | |
In office 28 May 1966 – 25 May 1988 | |
Preceded by | Eric Gaven |
Succeeded by | Judy Gamin |
Personal details | |
Born | Russell James Hinze (1919-06-19)19 June 1919 Oxenford, Queensland, Australia |
Died | 29 June 1991(1991-06-29) (aged 72) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
Resting place | Lower Coomera Cemetery |
Political party | National Party |
Other political affiliations | Country Party |
Spouse(s) | Ruth Elizabeth Byth (married 1947 divorced 1981), Faye McQuillan (married 1981) |
Relations | Kristy Hinze (granddaughter) |
Occupation | Company director, Horse breeder |
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