Gordon Davidson (politician)
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Gordon Sinclair Davidson CBE (17 January 1915 – 25 November 2002) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served as a Senator for South Australia. He was twice appointed to casual vacancies (1961 and 1962) and later won election in his own right, serving 16 years (1965–1981). He was a grazier and church administrator before entering politics.
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Gordon Davidson | |
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Senator for South Australia | |
In office 1 July 1965 – 30 June 1981 | |
In office 8 February 1962 – 30 June 1962 | |
Preceded by | Nancy Buttfield |
In office 28 September 1961 – 8 December 1961 | |
Preceded by | Rex Pearson |
Succeeded by | Nancy Buttfield |
Personal details | |
Born | Gordon Sinclair Davidson (1915-01-17)17 January 1915 Adelaide |
Died | 25 November 2002(2002-11-25) (aged 87) |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Patricia |
Residence | Glenelg[1] |
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