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WP:Lead indicates how to structure the first section of an article. The very first sentence is crucial: it must indicate who the person is and in what way(s) are they notable enough to have an article on wikipedia. see Wikipedia:Notability (people) and specifically Wikipedia:Notability (people)#Politicians for politicians. If your Bill qualifies then he should have an article. Any claims you make about his notability will need to be verified by reliable sources which are independent and checkable. Notability is clearly established by his being an Officer of the Order of Australia and verified by the Australian Government reference. Furthermore certain parts are bolded the first time they appear. I've given you an example of the first few sentences of the Lead below. I've now moved the hatnote and infobox into place.
Bill McKenzie | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 21, 1928 |
| Died | May 2, 1991 (aged 62) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Mayor of City of Fremantle1972–1984 |
William Albany "Bill" McKenzie AO (1928–1991) was an Australian politician who held office as Mayor of the City of Fremantle (1972–1984) in the port city of Fremantle, Western Australia, a suburb of the state capital, Perth. McKenzie joined the city council in 1965.[1] On Australia Day (26 January) in 1983 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for "service to local government and to the community".[2]
Polio
General Manager Fremantle Friendlies Societies Pharmacies and Perth United Friendly Societies Pharmacies
Chairman State Planning Commission
25 Feb 1990 - 2 May 1991 Administrator of Christmas Island http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Christmas_Island.html
References
edit- ^ "Fremantle - Local History Photo Collection". Fremantle City Library. 1929. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
- ^ "It's an Honour - Honours - Search Australian Honours". Government of Australia. 26 January 1983. Retrieved 13 May 2010.