Jack Devlin (Australian politician)
Jack Devlin | |
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| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 28 September 1946 – 26 May 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Fraser |
| Succeeded by | Charles Sandford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 January 1900 Violet Town, Victoria |
| Died | 26 May 1957 (aged 57) Tamleugh, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Farmer |
John Joseph Devlin (6 January 1900 – 26 May 1957) was an Australian politician. Born at Violet Town, Victoria, he was educated at state schools before becoming a farmer. He served on Violet Town Shire Council from 1927 to 1957, and as president for some of that time. In 1946, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Victoria. He died in 1957;[1] Charles Sandford was appointed to replace him.[2]
References
- ^ Doyle, Helen. "DEVLIN, John Joseph (1898–1957)". The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2008.