Don Anderson

Sir Donald George Anderson CBE (1 March 1917 – 30 November 1975) was a senior Australian public servant. He was Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation from January 1956 until September 1973.

Sir Don Anderson CBE
Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation
In office 1 January 1956 – 30 September 1973
Personal details
Born	Donald George Anderson 1 March 1917 Waikerie, South Australia
Died	30 November 1975 (aged 58) Heidelberg, Melbourne, Victoria
Nationality	Australian
Spouse(s)	Monica Mary Porker ​ ​ (m. 1941⁠–⁠1975)​
Alma mater	University of Adelaide
Occupation	Public servant

Life and career

Anderson was born to parents Clara Catherine Anderson (née Nash) and Alex Gibb Anderson in Waikerie, South Australia on 1 March 1917.[1] He was schooled at Adelaide High School and the University of Adelaide.

On 1 January 1956, Anderson began his term as Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation.[2] He served in the role until September 1973, in retirement serving as Chairman of Qantas.[1]

Anderson died on 30 November 1975 in Heidelberg, Melbourne.[1]

Awards

In June 1950 Anderson was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his service as Director-General in the Department of Civil Aviation.[3] He was made a Knight Bachelor in June 1967.[4]

References

1. Gunn, John, "Anderson, Sir Donald George (Don) (1917–1975)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University, archived from the original on 2 February 2015
2. CA 29: Department of Civil Aviation, Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 2 February 2015
3. "Search Australian Honours: ANDERSON, Donald George - The Order of the British Empire - Commander (Civil)", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 2 February 2015
4. "Search Australian Honours: ANDERSON, Donald George - Knight Bachelor", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 2 February 2015