Bertram wainer biography of william hill
Bertram wainer biography of william hill
Abortion, Corruption and Cops - The Bertram Wainer Story.
Bertram Wainer
Australian doctor (1928–1987)
Bertram Wainer | |
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| Born | Bertram Barney Wainer (1928-12-30)30 December 1928 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 16 January 1987(1987-01-16) (aged 58) Ararat, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Spouse(s) | Jo Wainer, Barbara Wainer |
| Children | 5 |
Bertram Barney Wainer (30 December 1928 – 16 January 1987) was an Australian doctor who successfully campaigned for legal access to abortion for women in the state of Victoria.
In the process he received multiple death threats from Victoria Police and survived at least three attempts on his life, including shootings and arson. He was also to uncover political and police corruption.
Biography
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland (his father had died before his birth),[1] he left school at thirteen and migrated to Australia eight years later with 2s 6d in his pocket.
He did many odd jobs while attending night school and later the University of M