About Don Cameron
Lived 1917 – 1964 (aged 46). Don Cameron was an Australian politician.
Donald James Cameron (15 October 1917 – 22 June 1964) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and served in the House of Representatives from 1961 to 1963, representing the Queensland seat of Lilley.
Early life Cameron was born on 15 October 1917 in Cloncurry, Queensland. He was a hotel chef before his election to parliament.
Federal politics Cameron was elected to the House of Representatives at the 1961 federal election, winning the seat of Lilley for the Australian Labor Party (ALP) from the incumbent Liberal MP Bruce Wight. He was defeated after a single term by new Liberal candidate Kevin Cairns. According to condolence motions in parliament after his death, he suffered from chronic heart disease which inhibited his campaigning at the 1963 election.
Personal life Cameron died on 22 June 1964, aged 46.
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Who was Don Cameron?
Queensland Labor politician (1917–1964)
When was Don Cameron born?
Don Cameron was born on 15 October 1917 in Cloncurry.
When did Don Cameron die?
Don Cameron died on 22 June 1964.
What was Don Cameron's occupation?
Don Cameron was a politician.
What nationality was Don Cameron?
Don Cameron was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Don Cameron (Queensland Labor politician)
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