Don Mountjoy
Donald Alfred Mountjoy (19 October 1906 – 8 January 1988) was an Australian politician. Born in Middle Swan, Western Australia, he was educated at state schools before becoming a labourer and railwayman, as well as an official with the Australian Railways Union. In 1943, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Swan, defeating sitting member Thomas Marwick. He was defeated by the Country Party's Len Hamilton in 1946, but later that year was appointed executive member of the CSIRO, where he remained until 1949. Mountjoy died in 1988.[1]
Don Mountjoy | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Swan | |
| In office 21 August 1943 – 28 September 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Marwick |
| Succeeded by | Len Hamilton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 October 1906 Middle Swan, Western Australia |
| Died | 8 January 1988 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Railwayman |
References
- Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 2008-08-01.
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| Preceded by Thomas Marwick |
Member for Swan 1943–1946 |
Succeeded by Len Hamilton |
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