Don Devitt

Don Devitt
Senator for Tasmania
In office
1 July 1965  30 June 1978
Personal details
Born (1921-07-11)11 July 1921
Launceston, Tasmania
Died 10 July 2008(2008-07-10) (aged 86)
Political party Labor

Donald "Don" Michael Devitt (11 July 1921 – 10 July 2008)[1] was an Australian politician. Born in Launceston, Tasmania, he was educated at state schools before becoming a council clerk. He served in the military 1942–1945, after which he became a farmer and high school bursar. In 1964, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Tasmania. He held the seat until his retirement in 1977.[2]

References

  1. "Members of the Senate since 1901". Australian Parliament House.
  2. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-24.


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