Len Reynolds (politician)

Len Reynolds
Member of the Australian Parliament for Barton
In office 22 November 1958 – 26 November 1966
Preceded by	H. V. Evatt
Succeeded by	William Arthur
In office 25 October 1969 – 11 November 1975
Preceded by	William Arthur
Succeeded by	Jim Bradfield
Personal details
Born	(1923-11-19)19 November 1923 Harden, New South Wales
Died	14 July 1980(1980-07-14) (aged 56)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Alma mater	University of Sydney
Occupation	Teacher
Military service
Allegiance	Australia
Service/branch	Royal Australian Air Force
Years of service	1943–1946
Rank	Leading Aircraftman
Unit	60th Operational Base Unit

Leonard James "Len" Reynolds (19 November 1923 – 14 July 1980) was an Australian politician. Born in Harden, New South Wales, he was educated at state schools before attending the University of Sydney. He undertook military service from 1943 to 1946^[1] and was subsequently a teacher and education lecturer. In 1958, he was selected as the Labor candidate for the seat of Barton, which party leader H. V. Evatt was leaving as it was perceived to be too marginal. Reynolds won the seat and held it until 1966, when he was defeated by Liberal candidate William Arthur. Reynolds defeated Arthur in 1969, and held the seat until his retirement in 1975.^[2] He died in 1980.

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