About Thomas McDonald
Lived 1915 – 1992 (aged 77). Thomas McDonald was an Australian journalist and politician.
Thomas Raymond McDonald (4 June 1915 – 18 December 1992) was Labor Party Member of the Tasmania House of Assembly for the electorate of Wilmot (Lyons) from 2 May 1959 until his defeat at the election held on 10 May 1969. He was the son of James McDonald and the brother of John Joseph McDonald, both also members of the Tasmanian Parliament.
McDonald was a journalist on the Hobart Mercury after leaving Parliament.
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Who was Thomas McDonald?
Australian politician (1915-1992)
When was Thomas McDonald born?
Thomas McDonald was born on 4 June 1915 in Zeehan.
When did Thomas McDonald die?
Thomas McDonald died on 18 December 1992 in Hobart.
What was Thomas McDonald's occupation?
Thomas McDonald was a journalist and politician.
What nationality was Thomas McDonald?
Thomas McDonald was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Thomas McDonald (Australian politician)
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