William Clark Hodgman OBE QC (14 May 1909 – 3 May 1997) was a Tasmanian politician. He served as a Member of the House of Assembly for Denison from 1955 to 1964 and a Member of the Legislative Council from 1971 to 1983. He was President of the Tasmanian Legislative Council from 1981 to 1983.[1] Originally a Liberal, he became an independent in 1959.
Bill Hodgman | |
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| President of the Tasmanian Legislative Council | |
| In office 9 June 1981 – 28 May 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Fenton |
| Succeeded by | Harry Braid |
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| Born | William Clark Hodgman 14 May 1909 Hobart |
| Died | 3 May 1997 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Independent (1959–1997) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (1955–1959) |
William Clark Hodgman was the father of politicians Michael Hodgman and Peter Hodgman, and the grandfather of the 45th Premier of Tasmania and Australian High Commissioner to Singapore, Will Hodgman.
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edit- ^ "Hodgman, Bill". Members of the Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 24 July 2022.