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Bill Nankivell
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| Chairman of the Committee on Land Settlement |
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| In office 24 October 1963 – 31 December 1965 |
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| Member of the South Australian House of Assembly |
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| In office 7 March 1959 – 15 September 1979 |
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| Preceded by | Malcolm McIntosh |
| Succeeded by | Peter Lewis |
| Constituency | Albert (1959-1970) Mallee (1970-1979) |
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| Born |
William Field Nankivell
7 September 1923 Mount Gambier, South Australia |
| Died | 11 June 2024 (aged 100) |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse |
Diane Basse
(m. 1947; d. 2016) |
| Occupation | Farmer Company director |
William Field Nankivell (born 7 September 1923 – died 11 June 2024) was an Australian politician. He spent many years working in the government of South Australia. He was also a farmer and a company director before he became a politician.
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Who Was William Nankivell?
William Field Nankivell was born in Mount Gambier, a town in South Australia. He lived for over 100 years, passing away in 2024.
Early Life and War Service
Before he entered politics, William Nankivell served his country. He joined the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. He was part of the Air Force from 1944 to 1945. After the war, he worked as a farmer and also managed businesses as a company director.
His Time in Politics
William Nankivell became a politician in 1959. He was elected to the South Australian House of Assembly. This is like the state parliament where laws are made for South Australia.
Representing His Community
He represented two different areas, called "electoral districts," during his time in parliament:
- He represented the area of Albert from 1959 to 1970.
- Then, he represented the area of Mallee from 1970 to 1979.
He was a member of the Liberal and Country League and later the Liberal Party. These are political parties that share similar ideas about how the government should run.
Working on Committees
During his career, William Nankivell was part of several important groups called parliamentary committees. These groups study specific topics and help make decisions.
- He was on the Parliamentary Committee on Land Settlement (1963–1968). This committee looked at how land was used and shared.
- He also served on the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (1968–1973). This group helped decide on big projects like building roads or schools.
- Later, he was on the Public Accounts Committee (1973–1977). This committee checked how the government was spending its money.
William Nankivell retired from politics in 1979. He passed away in 2024, at the age of 100.
