Jack Devlin

For the American politician, see John H. Devlin.
Jack Devlin
Senator for Victoria
In office
28 September 1946  26 May 1957
Preceded by Alexander Fraser
Succeeded by Charles Sandford
Personal details
Born (1900-01-06)6 January 1900
Violet Town, Victoria
Died 26 May 1957(1957-05-26) (aged 57)
Nationality Australian
Political party Australian Labor Party
Occupation Farmer

John Joseph "Jack" Devlin (6 January 1900 26 May 1957) was an Australian politician. Born at Violet Town, Victoria, he was educated at state schools before becoming a farmer. He served on Violet Town Shire Council from 1927 to 1957, and as President for some of that time. In 1946, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Victoria. He died in 1957; Charles Sandford was appointed to replace him.[1]

References

  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-11-12.


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