David Oliver Watkins
Politician
1896 – 1971
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Who was David Oliver Watkins?
David Oliver Watkins was an Australian politician. Born in Wallsend, New South Wales, he attended public schools in Newcastle before becoming a storeman. He served in the military from 1915-17. In 1935, following the death of his father, politician David Watkins, Watkins succeeded him as the Labor member for Newcastle in the Australian House of Representatives. He held the seat until his retirement in 1958; he died in 1971.
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- Born
- Jun 10, 1896
Wallsend - Parents
- Nationality
- Australia
- Died
- Dec 17, 1971
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on July 23, 2013
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