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Raymond James O'Connor (born 6 March 1926) was the Liberal Party Premier of Western Australia from January 25, 1982 until February 25, 1983. He was also known as "Rocky". is the 65th day of the year (66th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the modern Australian political party. ... John Forrest, the first Premier of Western Australia The Premier of Western Australia is the head of the executive government in the Australian State of Western Australia. ... is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Jimi Hendrix song, see 1983. ...

He was born in Perth and attended convent and government schools in the wheatbelt towns of Narrogin and York, and St Patrick's Boys' school in Perth.

O'Connor joined the Australian Army and served in the intelligence section of the AIF where his commanding officer was Sir Charles Court. Sir Charles Walter Michael Court, AK, KCMG, OBE (Mil) (born September 29, 1911), Australian politician, was Premier of Western Australia between 1974 and 1982. ...

It is said that O'Connor's late father, a former policeman, encouraged his son to start a political career because of his own disillusionment with H.V. Evatt's leadership of the ALP. Rt Hon Dr H.V. Evatt Dr Herbert Vere Evatt (April 30, 1894 - November 2, 1965), Australian jurist, politician and writer (generally known in his lifetime as Dr H.V. Evatt and popularly known as Doc) was born in Maitland, New South Wales, to a working-class family of Anglo... ALP may refer to: Australian Labor Party Alkaline phosphatase Category: ...

Before entering Parliament O'Connor won distinction as a sportsman - he was a State champion in athletics for hurdles and discus and also a good footballer for East Perth where he played 14 league games from 1948-50. Home Ground: Leederville Oval (Based at Perth Oval between 1910 and 1999, The WACA Ground in 1988) Formed: 1902 (as Union Football Club) Colours: Royal Blue and Black Nickname: Royals WAFL Premierships: 1919-20-21-22-23, 1926-27, 1936, 1944, 1956, 1958-59, 1972, 1978, 2000-01-02 Record...

His first attempt to enter Parliament failed when he stood as an Independent Liberal candidate for the Metropolitan Province in the Legislative Council.

He joined the Liberal Party in 1957 and in the general election of 1959 he was elected MLA for North Perth, defeating a Labor man who had held the seat for 26 years.

O'Connor became Premier on the resignation of Sir Charles Court. He was defeated at the polls after just more than a year in office in 1983.

A Western Australian Royal Commission into business dealings by the Government was conducted during 1991 and 1992. The Commission's report found that he had been given a cheque for $25,000 by executives from Bond Corporation in 1984 to bribe Councillors from the City of Stirling to approve the Observation City development in Scarborough. It was alleged that he kept the money for himself. In states that are Commonwealth Realms a Royal Commission is a major government public inquiry into an issue. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Alan Bond (born 22 April 1938) is an Australian business man. ... This article is about the year. ... The City of Stirling is a Local Government Area of Western Australia. ... Scarborough is the least affluent of the prestigeous western suburbs and is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. ...

He stood trial in 1995 on charges of stealing and criminal defamation and was jailed as a result. Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ...

Sir Charles Walter Michael Court, AK, KCMG, OBE (Mil) (born September 29, 1911), Australian politician, was Premier of Western Australia between 1974 and 1982. ... John Forrest, the first Premier of Western Australia The Premier of Western Australia is the head of the executive government in the Australian State of Western Australia. ... Brian Thomas Burke (born in Perth, February 25, 1947) was premier of Western Australia from 25 February 1983 until his resignation on 25 February 1988. ...

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A joint project of J.S. Battye Library of West Australian History and Parliament of Western Australia, Parliamentary History Committee. Transcript (typescript, 165 p. + index + appendix) Part of Battye ibrary catalogue note- While reticent about going over matters from the WA Inc Royal Commission which led to him being gaoled, Mr O'Connor does discuss the prison experience and how he has affected by it. An extract from the judge's summing up in that court case is appended at Mr O'Connor's request

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