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'''Vince Lester''' (born 28 July 1929) is an [[Australia]]n politician. He was a [[National Party of Australia]] member of the [[Queensland Legislative Assembly]] from 1974 to 2004, representing in succession the electorates of [[Electoral district of Belyando|Belyando]], [[Electoral district of Peak Downs|Peak Downs]] and then [[Electoral district of Keppel|Keppel]]. He served as a minister in several National Party governments throughout his career, having first been promoted in 1983 as part of [[Joh Bjelke-Petersen|Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen's]] cabinet.<ref name="Odgers2002-11-13">{{cite news | last = Odgers | first = Rosemary | date = 13 November 2002 | title = Unbeatable Vince Lester decides it's time to quit | work = [[The Courier-Mail]] | location = Brisbane, Australia | page = 5 }}</ref> |
'''Vince Lester''' (born 28 July 1929) is an [[Australia]]n politician. He was a [[National Party of Australia]] member of the [[Queensland Legislative Assembly]] from 1974 to 2004, representing in succession the electorates of [[Electoral district of Belyando|Belyando]], [[Electoral district of Peak Downs|Peak Downs]] and then [[Electoral district of Keppel|Keppel]]. He served as a minister in several National Party governments throughout his career, having first been promoted in 1983 as part of [[Joh Bjelke-Petersen|Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen's]] cabinet.<ref name="Odgers2002-11-13">{{cite news | last = Odgers | first = Rosemary | date = 13 November 2002 | title = Unbeatable Vince Lester decides it's time to quit | work = [[The Courier-Mail]] | location = Brisbane, Australia | page = 5 }}</ref> |
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Following his retirement from parliament Lester was employed as a political advisor on the staff of Senator [[Ron Boswell]], a senator for Queensland.<ref name="Heywood2007-03-14">{{cite news | last = Heywood | first = Lachlan | date = 14 March 2007 | title = Lester in working comeback | work = [[The Courier-Mail]] | location = Brisbane, Australia | page = 11 }}</ref> |
Following his retirement from parliament Lester was employed as a political advisor on the staff of Senator [[Ron Boswell]], a senator for Queensland.<ref name="Heywood2007-03-14">{{cite news | last = Heywood | first = Lachlan | date = 14 March 2007 | title = Lester in working comeback | work = [[The Courier-Mail]] | location = Brisbane, Australia | page = 11 }}</ref> |
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The real Vince Lester of modern time was born in Ohio and was from a poor family. He listens to his rocking music of Aerosmith and Kiss. He once ate an apple whole in 20 bites. He is the most interesting man(boy) in the world today. Formally known as Dos Equis. The most interesting old man in the world. |
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Revision as of 16:26, 24 October 2011
Vince Lester (born 28 July 1929) is an Australian politician. He was a National Party of Australia member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1974 to 2004, representing in succession the electorates of Belyando, Peak Downs and then Keppel. He served as a minister in several National Party governments throughout his career, having first been promoted in 1983 as part of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen's cabinet.[1]
Following his retirement from parliament Lester was employed as a political advisor on the staff of Senator Ron Boswell, a senator for Queensland.[2]
References
- ^ Odgers, Rosemary (13 November 2002). "Unbeatable Vince Lester decides it's time to quit". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane, Australia. p. 5.
- ^ Heywood, Lachlan (14 March 2007). "Lester in working comeback". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane, Australia. p. 11.
The real Vince Lester of modern time was born in Ohio and was from a poor family. He listens to his rocking music of Aerosmith and Kiss. He once ate an apple whole in 20 bites. He is the most interesting man(boy) in the world today. Formally known as Dos Equis. The most interesting old man in the world.
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