Don Cameron (Queensland Labor politician)
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Donald James Cameron (15 October 1917 ā 22 June 1964), Australian politician, was born in Cloncurry, Queensland, and was educated at Catholic schools. He moved to Brisbane where he worked as a chef and catering manager. Active in the Australian Labor Party from an early age, he unexpectedly won the middle-class seat of Lilley at the 1961 election, but was defeated in 1963.
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Don Cameron | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Lilley | |
In office 9 December 1961 ā 30 November 1963 | |
Preceded by | Bruce Wight |
Succeeded by | Kevin Cairns |
Personal details | |
Born | (1917-10-15)15 October 1917 Cloncurry, Queensland |
Died | 22 June 1964(1964-06-22) (aged 46) |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Occupation | Chef |
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In May 1963, Cameron suffered a heart attack while flying from Brisbane to Sydney.[1]
Cameron died in 1964, aged 46, and was buried in Nudgee Cemetery.[2]