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Don McLeod

1892 – 1963

Australian politician

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Lived 1892 – 1963 (aged 70). Don McLeod was an Australian politician and farmer.

Donald McLeod (29 October 1892 – 22 August 1963) was an Australian politician. Born in Strathmerton, Victoria, he received a primary education and worked as a farmer before enlisting in the AIF in March 1916. He served as a Gunner in the 36 Australian Heavy Artillery Group until leaving the military in April 1919 to become a soldier settler at Gringegalgona. In 1940, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Wannon. He held the seat until his defeat by Liberal candidate Dan Mackinnon in 1949. He defeated Mackinnon in a rematch two years later. In 1954, he was nearly defeated by Liberal challenger and future Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, holding onto his seat by only 17 votes. After a redistribution made his seat notionally Liberal, McLeod retired in 1955 and returned to farming. He died in 1963.

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Member of the Australian House of Representatives
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Donald McLeod

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Don McLeod?

Australian politician (1892-1963)

When was Don McLeod born?

Don McLeod was born on 29 October 1892 in Strathmerton.

When did Don McLeod die?

Don McLeod died on 22 August 1963.

What was Don McLeod's occupation?

Don McLeod was a politician and farmer.

What nationality was Don McLeod?

Don McLeod was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Don McLeod

· Wikidata: Q5294857

· DBpedia: Don McLeod (politician)

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