Ken Anderson

Sir Kenneth McColl Anderson (11 October 1909 – 29 March 1985) was an Australian politician, soldier and businessman. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served as a Senator for New South Wales from 1953 to 1975. He held senior ministerial office in the Coalition governments of the late 1960s and early 1970s, including as Leader of the Government in the Senate from 1968 to 1972.

Early life and career Anderson was born at sea off of the coast of South Australia on 11 October 1909. He was the fifth of six children born to Florence May (née McWhirter) and David More Anderson. His father, a Scottish-born auctioneer and building contractor, was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1920.

Political career

Anderson was elected as the member for Ryde in 1950, representing the Liberal Party, but was defeated at the 1953 election.

Anderson retired to his home at Eastwood and also had a vacation property at Bilgola Beach. He suffered from Alzheimer's disease in his final years and died at a nursing home in Lane Cove on 29 March 1985, aged 75.