| David Jackson | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bass |
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| In office 13 December 1919 – 12 October 1929 |
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| Preceded by | Jens Jensen |
| Succeeded by | Allan Guy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1889 Launceston, Tasmania |
| Died | 28 February 1941 (aged 51) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Nationalist Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Locksmith |
David Sydney Jackson (6 June 1889 – 28 February 1941) was an Australian politician. Born in Launceston, Tasmania, he was educated at state schools before becoming a manufacturing locksmith. He also served as President of the Tasmanian Chamber of Manufacturers. In 1919, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Nationalist member for Bass, defeating Nationalist-turned-independent MP Jens Jensen. He held the seat until his defeat in 1929 by Labor candidate Allan Guy. He became a businessman, and was chairman of the Tasmanian Exhibition in 1937. Jackson died in 1941.[1]
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Jens Jensen |
Member for Bass 1919 – 1929 |
Succeeded by Allan Guy |