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Don Barrett

1917 – 1973

Australian planter, army major, politician and sports coach in PNG

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Lived 1917 – 1973 (aged 55–56). Don Barrett was an Australian military personnel.

Donald Barrett (16 October 1917 – January 1973) was an Australian planter, army major, politician and sports coach in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea. He served as a member of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly in two spells between 1951 and 1968.

Biography Born in Adelaide in 1917, the son of Charles Barrett, During World War II he served with the Second Australian Imperial Force and the 2nd New Guinea Infantry Battalion. He helped found and became president of the Planters' Association of New Guinea and was a member of the Copra Marketing Board between 1949 and 1958. He ran for reelection in the East and West New Britain Regional constituency in 1968, but was heavily defeated by Roy Ashton. In addition to territory politics, he also served on Rabaul Town Advisory Council, including a stint as mayor.

Barrett died following an operation for peritonitis at Nonga Base Hospital in Rabaul in January 1973 at the age of 55.

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1973, Rabaul
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Education
University of Melbourne
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Donald Barrett

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Don Barrett?

Australian planter, army major, politician and sports coach in PNG

When was Don Barrett born?

Don Barrett was born on 16 October 1917 in Adelaide.

When did Don Barrett die?

Don Barrett died in 1973 in Rabaul.

What was Don Barrett's occupation?

Don Barrett was a military personnel.

What nationality was Don Barrett?

Don Barrett was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Don Barrett

· Wikidata: Q85885181

· DBpedia: Don Barrett

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