Bernard Heinze

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Sir Bernard Thomas Heinze (born in Shepparton, Victoria on July 1, 1894, died June 10, 1982) was an Australian Professor of Music, conductor and Director of the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music.

He was knighted in 1949 and was awarded the Australian of the Year in 1976.

Preceded by
Patrick White
Australian of the Year
1974
Succeeded by
Major General Alan Stretton and Sir John Cornforth