Don Jessop
| Don Jessop | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Grey | |
| In office 26 November 1966 – 25 October 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Mortimer |
| Succeeded by | Laurie Wallis |
| Senator for South Australia | |
| In office 1 July 1971 – 5 June 1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 June 1927 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal (1966–87) Independent (1987) |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Profession | Optometrist |
Donald Scott "Don" Jessop (born 21 June 1927) was an Australian politician. Born in Adelaide, he was educated at state schools and then the University of Adelaide, after which he became an optometrist at Port Augusta. He was a councillor with Port Augusta City. In 1966, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Grey, defeating sitting Labor member Jack Mortimer. He was defeated in 1969, but in 1970 was elected to the Senate. He remained in the Senate until he was defeated in 1987.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jack Mortimer |
Member for Grey 1966 – 1969 |
Succeeded by Laurie Wallis |