Glen Sheil
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For the Scottish glen, see Glen Shiel.
Glenister Fermoy Sheil CMG (21 October 1929 – 29 September 2008[2]) was an Australian politician, representing the National Party in the Senate for the state of Queensland from 1974 to 1981, and again from 1984–90. He was an amateur tennis player who competed at the Australian Championships in the 1940s and 1950s.
Quick Facts Executive Councillor without portfolio, Preceded by ...
Glen Sheil | |
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Executive Councillor without portfolio | |
In office 20 December 1977 – 21 December 1977 | |
Preceded by | Peter Durack |
Succeeded by | Victor Garland |
Senator for Queensland | |
In office 18 May 1974 – 6 February 1981 | |
Succeeded by | Florence Bjelke-Petersen |
In office 1 December 1984 – 30 June 1990 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1929-10-21)21 October 1929 Sydney, New South Wales |
Died | 29 September 2008(2008-09-29) (aged 78) Brisbane, Queensland |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | National Party of Australia |
Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Tennis career | |
Full name | Glenister Fermoy Sheil |
Country (sports) | Australia |
Singles | |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (1949, 1950, 1952, 1956) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1949)[1] |
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