About Don Laidlaw
Lived 1923 – 2009 (aged 85). Don Laidlaw was an Australian politician, lawyer, military officer, interpreter and business executive.
Donald Hope Laidlaw LL.B., B.Litt.(Oxon) (6 August 1923 – 14 April 2009)
During World War II he served in the AIF Intelligence Corps as a Japanese interpreter
Laidlaw was elected as a Liberal candidate to the Legislative Council in July 1975 and served until November 1982.
He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 1989 Australia Day Honours for "service to secondary industry, the South Australian Parliament and to the community".
He was a member of the Royal Adelaide Golf Club, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and served on the boards of numerous boards, including Adbri, Quarry Industries, Adelaide Wallaroo Fertilizers, Bennett & Fisher and Perry Engineering.
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Who was Don Laidlaw?
South Australian lawyer and politician (1923-2009)
When was Don Laidlaw born?
Don Laidlaw was born on 6 August 1923 in Adelaide.
When did Don Laidlaw die?
Don Laidlaw died on 14 April 2009.
What was Don Laidlaw's occupation?
Don Laidlaw was a politician, lawyer, military officer, interpreter and business executive.
What nationality was Don Laidlaw?
Don Laidlaw was Australian.
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