William Ruthven (1893-1970): Elected 1945 Born: 21 May 1893, Melbourne Career: Mechanical engineer. Military service 1915-18, 1941-44. Victoria Cross 1918. Soldier settler and farmer 1923-31. Collingwood City Council, Mayor 1945.
William Ruthven
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Lower House Contests
| Election | Electorate | Party | Votes | Swing | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 Victorian | Reservoir | Australian Labor Party | 14043 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1955 Victorian | Reservoir | Australian Labor Party | 12247 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1952 Victorian | Preston | Australian Labor Party | 0 | 0.00 | Yes |
| 1950 Victorian | Preston | Australian Labor Party | 17007 |
7.00  |
Yes |
| 1947 Victorian | Preston | Australian Labor Party | 14221 |
9.70 |
Yes |
| 1945 Victorian | Preston | Australian Labor Party | 10200 | 0.00 | Yes |