Ian Wilfred Rice (born 1939) is an Australian businessman and former president of the

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. He replaced George Harris in a caretaker role in December 1979, but held the position until his resignation in September 1983. A property developer originally from Brisbane, he was a part-owner, with politician

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, of the 1974 Caulfield Cup winner Leilani. He was the initial

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of the

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chain in Victoria. He later became a

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councillor in 1970 and twice ran for

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during the 1970s.

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1939 births Carlton Football Club administrators Living people Businesspeople from Brisbane Victoria (state) local councillors {{AFL-bio-1930s-stub