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Russ Hinze

Australian politician

Died when: 72 years 10 days (864 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Russ Hinze

Russell James Hinze (19 June 1919 – 29 June 1991) was a politician in Queensland, Australia, in the 1970s and 1980s.He presided over an era of controversy that included the setting up of the Racing Development Fund, ministerial re-zonings and the licensing of Jupiters Casino.

His career in public life spanned almost four decades, first in local government in the 1950s and 1960s, and then in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1966 to 1988.

After his exit from Parliament he was charged with eight counts of corruption, but died before going to trial.


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