Bill Borthwick
William Archibald Borthwick AM (20 November 1924 – 31 July 2001) was an Australian politician. Borthwick was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the electorates of Scoresby (1960–1967) and Monbulk (1967–1982).[1]
Bill Borthwick AM | |
|---|---|
| 20th Deputy Premier of Victoria | |
| In office 5 June 1981 – 8 April 1982 | |
| Premier | Lindsay Thompson |
| Preceded by | Lindsay Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Robert Fordham |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Scoresby | |
| In office 17 September 1960 – 20 March 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Sir George Knox |
| Succeeded by | Geoff Hayes |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Monbulk | |
| In office 29 April 1967 – 24 February 1982 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Neil Pope |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Archibald Borthwick 20 November 1924 Murrayville, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 31 July 2001 (aged 76) Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal and Country Party |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Alice Hackett (m. 1948) Margaret Cameron Manders (m. 1971) |
| Children | David, Mark and Andrew |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Warrant Officer |
Early life and military service
Borthwick was born in Murrayville in north-western Victoria, and attended state schools in Cowangie and Walpeup before gaining a scholarship to study at Ballarat Grammar School between 1936 and 1939.[2] From 1940 to 1957, he was a bank officer for the State Bank of Victoria, then worked as an insurance representative.[1]
In December 1942, Borthwick enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force.[3] He served as a fighter pilot in England, Italy and Yugoslavia, and received a special award from the Yugoslavian government for his efforts in protecting Yugoslavia during World War II.[2]
Political career
Borthwick was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly in a September 1960 by-election for the seat of Scoresby triggered by the death of the sitting MP, Sir George Knox. At the 1967 state election, Borthwick switched to the new seat of Monbulk.[1]
Honours
In the 1987 Queen's Birthday honours, Borthwick was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of service to the Victorian parliament and to the community.[4]
References
- Re-Member: Borthwick, William Archibald, Parliament of Victoria.
- Leaders pay tribute to great Victorian, Ballarat Courier, 8 August 2001.
- BORTHWICK, WILLIAM ARCHIBALD, WW2 Nominal Roll.
- BORTHWICK, William Archibald, It's an Honour, 8 June 1987.
| Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir George Knox |
Member for Scoresby 1960–1967 |
Succeeded by Geoff Hayes |
| District created | Member for Monbulk 1967–1982 |
Succeeded by Neil Pope |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir William McDonald |
Minister of Water Supply 1967–1970 |
Succeeded by Ian Smith |
| Preceded by Thomas Darcy |
Minister of Lands Minister of Soldier Settlement Minister for Conservation 1970–1979 |
Succeeded by Vasey Houghton |
| Preceded by Vasey Houghton |
Minister of Health 1979–1982 |
Succeeded by Tom Roper |
| Preceded by Lindsay Thompson |
Deputy Premier of Victoria 1981–1982 |
Succeeded by Robert Fordham |