Don Devitt
Donald 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]
Don Devitt | |
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| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 1 July 1965 – 30 June 1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 July 1921 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 10 July 2008 (aged 86) Burnie, Tasmania, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
References
- "Members of the Senate since 1901". Australian Parliament House.
- Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 2008-11-24.
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