David Brookman

David Norman Brookman (24 March 1917 – 22 May 2000) was a politician in the State of South Australia.

History David Brookman was born in Melbourne the son of Norman Brookman (1884–1949), and his wife Ada Mary Dorothy "Nan" Brookman, née Burden, (1889–). His father Norman, who died in a car crash, was a son of Sir George Brookman (1840–1927).

David was educated at St Peter's College and Roseworthy College where he gained his Diploma of Agriculture in 1938, and took over his father's farm at Meadows.

He served in World War II as an artillery officer in the Middle East and Borneo with the 2nd AIF 2/7 Australian Field Regiment 9th Div.

Other interests He was a member of the Adelaide Club and the Royal Adelaide Golf Club.

Family He married Alison Harvey on 1 October 1946 and lived at Meadows, later Dutton Terrace, Medindie. They had two children: Henry (26 November 1948 – ) Katherine (22 March 1953 – )