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Don McKellar

1924 – 1986

Australian politician

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About Don McKellar

Lived 1924 – 1986 (aged 61). Don McKellar was a politician.

Donald Kelso McKellar (29 June 1924 – 5 January 1986) was an Australian politician.

He was born at Hamilton to grazier Lionel Jack Stuart McKellar and Colina Martha. He attended school locally and served in the Royal Australian Air Force from 1942 to 1946, returning to farm at Yulecart near Hamilton. On 4 May 1949 he married Margaret Grant, with whom he had five daughters. A Dundas Shire councillor from 1962 to 1967, he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly in 1967 as the Liberal member for Portland. Defeated in 1970, he was elected again in 1973, serving until 1985.

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Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
Also known as
Donald Kelso McKellar

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Don McKellar?

Australian politician

When was Don McKellar born?

Don McKellar was born on 29 June 1924.

When did Don McKellar die?

Don McKellar died on 5 January 1986.

What was Don McKellar's occupation?

Don McKellar was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Don McKellar

· Wikidata: Q20737716

· DBpedia: Don McKellar (politician)

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